The Great Indian Railway
Synopsis
A puffing steam train climbs into the Himalaya, a rolling rumble echoes over the holy waters of the Ganges, an astonishing five million commuters rush daily through the Bombay Victoria Terminus - join National Geographic as we journey on one of the world's largest railways. Since 1853, India's railway has been a unifying force. Not only did it physically link distant regions, it also connected the myriad of castes, languages, and religions that comprise India. It's a rich history, riding the sumptuous Palace on Wheels through Rajasthan or the "toy train" to Darjiing, but sadly, the age of steam is dying. At the Black Beauty contest, the beloved steam engines are admired for the last time. From the driver in the steaming locomotive to the station master in the sleepy village, from the family traveling to a wedding to the commuters in the large cities, this great institution reflects the country itself. Many are the faces, and varied are the stories, on THE GREAT INDIAN RAILWAY.
Release History & Theatrical Window
13/06/1995
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Livingston
- Screenplay & Story
- Jeanne Rawlings Livingston
- Original Title
- The Great Indian Railway
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Release Date
- 13/06/1995
- Spoken Languages
- English, Hungarian
- Runtime
- 53m
- Production Studios
- National Geographic
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Livingston
Jeanne Rawlings Livingston
Department Leadership Roster
William Livingston
Director
Jeanne Rawlings Livingston
Writer
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What is The Great Indian Railway about?
A puffing steam train climbs into the Himalaya, a rolling rumble echoes over the holy waters of the Ganges, an astonishing five million commuters rush daily through the Bombay Victoria Terminus - join National Geographic as we journey on one of the world's largest railways. Since 1853, India's railway has been a unifying force. Not only did it physically link distant regions, it also connected the myriad of castes, languages, and religions that comprise India. It's a rich history, riding the sumptuous Palace on Wheels through Rajasthan or the "toy train" to Darjiing, but sadly, the age of steam is dying. At the Black Beauty contest, the beloved steam engines are admired for the last time. From the driver in the steaming locomotive to the station master in the sleepy village, from the family traveling to a wedding to the commuters in the large cities, this great institution reflects the country itself. Many are the faces, and varied are the stories, on THE GREAT INDIAN RAILWAY.
Who directed The Great Indian Railway?
The Great Indian Railway was directed by William Livingston.
Who stars in The Great Indian Railway?
The principal cast of The Great Indian Railway includes Not specified.
When was The Great Indian Railway released and how long is it?
The Great Indian Railway was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 53m.