The world’s largest railway network is credited with India’s name. Indian Railways have spread all over the country, starting in the west, continuing to the north, and reaching every corner ultimately. Indian railways are among the primary means of connecting this country. Thousands of trains operate daily along the tracks of the railways, making it easier for passengers to go everywhere. This is the reason why this country’s lifelines are called railways. Lakhs of passengers travel through the train every day, but do you ever think how many days it takes to change the train’s wheels? In case the answer is no, let us learn about it today.
The frequency by which a train’s wheels should be replaced is determined by the train itself. It depends on how many kilometers the train covers each day, weather, and amount of weight that it carries.
The wheels in passenger trains of India are changed after every 3 to 4 years. The wheels of these trains travel between 70,000 to 100,000 miles.
In contrast, goods train wheels survive 8 to 10 years. The wheels cover 2.5 million kilometres. Apart from that, each wheel of a goods train is tested every thirty days. If a fault is discovered with the wheel, the railways will make quick measures to repair or replace it. If the train wheels are not inspected and replaced on time, then it can’t be told how long it would take to get into an accident.
