Is it true that Indian trains are extremely crowded?

We can't generalize “Indian trains” here. * The picture in question is a locomotive of Bangladesh Railway. This is a typical scenario in Bangladesh, because the trains are not yet electrified. There are no electric wires and poles. read more

So, one can infer that Indian trains are extremely crowded. But, due to large number of passenger trains and their proper management, this crowd is handled well by the railways. read more

Overcrowding in Indian trains Travelling by train is the best way to learn about India, its people, its culture, the villages, the smaller towns and the simple lives of the Indian people. A trip to India would not be complete without a train journey on the Indian railways. read more

Indian trains are crowded but not always. There are certain routes which experience lesser passenger traffic. There are a number of factors behind crowded trains. read more