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==History==
=====Broad Gauge(BG)=====
The first gauge used in India was one of 5' 6" (1676mm), settled upon in the belief that it offered greater stability in the face of Indian weather and the perceived threat of cyclonic winds, and offered economies in freight haulage.
=====Metre Gauge(MG)=====
In 1868, a decision was taken to permit the introduction of a smaller gauge in order to increase quickly the construction of railways in India.
=====Narrow Gauge(NG)=====
Later, two even narrower gauges (2' and 2' 6") were allowed to be used for feeder lines.
=====Other rail Gauges=====
*'''Nalhati-Azimganj Railway''', the original name for the [[Indian Branch Railway]]; used a unique 4ft(1222cmmm) non-standard gauge.
=====Gauge conversion=====
Following the introduction of the metre gauge, the GOI Government of India([[Government of India |GoI]]) occasionally allowed existing broad gauge lines to be converted to metre gauge and ''vice versa'' where expedient.
=====Transhipment=====
Despite four Commissions of Inquiry, the GOI GoI did little te resolve the continuing problem of transhipment wherever there was a break-of-gauge.
