The Indian Railways has approached the Centre for final approval to begin gauge conversion of the Mhow-Khandwa line in Madhya Pradesh, a project that could result in the felling of over 1.2 lakh trees ...

At the dawn of the 20th century, dusk was approaching for the narrow gauge (3 feet or smaller between the rails) fad that began roughly 30 years prior. As 4' 8 ½" officially became the "standard" ...