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The railway network has played a fundamental role in shaping the spatial and economic development of tourism in India. As one of the largest rail systems in the world, Indian Railways connects remote rural landscapes, historic cities, pilgrimage centres, coastal belts, hill stations, deserts and wildlife reserves, thereby creating a vast and integrated tourism space. The geographical spread, affordability and reliability of rail transport have made tourism accessible to diverse sections of society and have significantly influenced patterns of tourist movement across the country. From a historical perspective, the development of railways during the colonial period laid the foundation for organized tourism in India. Hill stations such as Shimla, Darjeeling, Ooty and Matheran were developed as summer retreats for British officials, and railway lines were extended to these areas to facilitate travel. Mountain railways like the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, Nilgiri Mountain Railway and Kalka-Shimla Railway not only provided access but later became _______ _____ __________ ________ __________ _______ _______ __________.
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