What Makes Vasuki India’s Longest And Heaviest Freight Train

India’s railway history is as fascinating as it is old and surely no stranger to engineering milestones. The operation of Vasuki, however,—the country’s longest and heaviest freight train—marks a different kind of achievement. Measuring over 3.5 kilometres and comprising 295 wagons and six locomotives—a feature never before observed—this mega train isn’t built for speed or comfort, but for the sheer scale of freight movement that powers the nation’s economy. Here's a closer look at what makes Vasuki an extraordinary chapter in Indian railway operations.