ARMCHAIR PERSPECTIVES

Indian Railways touched the 130 kmph speed record in 1969 by introducing the Howrah Rajdhani Express. 57 years later, the train's top speed has remained unchanged. The government launched Mission Raftaar in 2016 to speed up long-distance trains, but has little to show for it ten years later. Here's a look at what will it take for Indian Railways to make the mission a success.