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'Gauge Committe' sub-heading added
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.This decision was examined by the '''Gauge Committee''' set up by Government in 1869-70 - ''see sub-heading below.''
=====Narrow Gauge (NG)=====
Later, two even narrower gauges (2' and 2' 6") were allowed to be used for feeder lines.
====Transhipment====
Despite four Commissions of Inquiry, the GoI did little te resolve the continuing problem of transhipment wherever there was a break-of-gauge.
==Gauge Committee==
''The content of this sub-heading is under construction.''
<br>The Government established '''The Gauge Committee''' in 1869 to examine the decision to allow metre gauge lines to be constructedand 1870 opposing views were put forward to Government
==Project Unigauge==
