Railways in the British East Indies British India (1858-1947) comprises the present-day countries of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Myanmar, and is considered the 'crown jewel' of the British empire. The Indian railway system plays a pivotal role in the development of infrastructure, including the construction of dams, aqueducts, bridges, and the transport of raw materials and goods. By as early as 1880, India had an extensive railway network spanning 15,000 km.
