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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:railway
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gptkbp:benefits
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lower construction costs
limited speed and capacity
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gptkbp:cargo_capacity
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lower than standard gauge
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gptkbp:construction_material
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gptkb:steel
gptkb:wood
concrete
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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featured in literature
featured in films
symbol of nostalgia
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gptkbp:current_status
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being phased out in others
still in operation in some regions
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gptkbp:economic_impact
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promotes tourism
supports local economies
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gptkbp:environmental_impact
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lower land use
less disruption to wildlife
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gptkbp:future_prospects
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preservation efforts
conversion to standard gauge
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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tourist attractions
heritage railways
used in colonial railways
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gptkbp:history
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developed in the 19th century
declined in favor of standard gauge
used for regional connectivity
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Metre Gauge Railway
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gptkbp:is_common_in
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gptkb:Bangladesh
gptkb:Argentina
gptkb:Australia
gptkb:Brazil
gptkb:India
gptkb:Malaysia
gptkb:Mexico
gptkb:Nepal
gptkb:South_Africa
gptkb:Sri_Lanka
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gptkbp:maintenance
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requires regular upkeep
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gptkbp:notable_examples
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gptkb:Darjeeling_Himalayan_Railway
gptkb:Matheran_Hill_Railway
gptkb:Kangra_Valley_Railway
gptkb:Nilgiri_Mountain_Railway
gptkb:Kalka–_Shimla_Railway
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gptkbp:operating_system
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gptkb:railway
electric locomotives
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gptkbp:passenger_capacity
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lower than standard gauge
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gptkbp:regulatory_compliance
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varies by country
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gptkbp:safety
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generally safe
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gptkbp:track_gauge
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1,000 mm (3 ft 3 3⁄8 in)
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gptkbp:trends
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increased heritage preservation
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gptkbp:type
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gptkb:railway
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gptkbp:used_in
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gptkb:various_countries
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Kenya_Railways
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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5
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