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Question
Mention any three problems being faced by the Indian Railways.
Answer in Brief
Solution
- Trains cannot provide door-to-door service; thus, products and passengers must rely on road transportation to reach their destinations.
- Obsolete trains, rails, and equipment pose a safety risk on railways.
- The electrification of railways has led to increased power usage and tariff prices.
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