Indian Railways Interesting Facts: We all must have traveled by Indian Railways at some point or the other. There are more than 7 thousand railway stations in the country, from which more than 20 thousand trains depart every day, and crores of people travel by them every day. It is one of the largest rail networks in the world. But have you ever wondered why the names of stations are written on yellow boards at all railway stations across the country? Yes, if you have ever noticed, the names of railway stations are always written on yellow sign boards. Apart from this, other instructions present at the railway station are also mostly written on yellow boards. Do you know the reason behind this? This is not a coincidence, but a science-based reason also works behind it. Let's know everything about this.

Why are the names of railway stations in yellow?

Let us tell you that the reason behind writing the names of railway stations in yellow color all over the country is that the yellow color attracts you from a distance. In such a situation, the loco pilot moving towards the platform can see it from a distance. The bright yellow colour is visible both during the day and night. Due to this, the driver can see it from a distance and gets the signal to stop.

Comfort to the loco pilot

The yellow colour also warns the loco pilot to be alert. Even if the loco pilot does not have to stop at the platform, he alerts people by blowing the horn from entering to exiting the platform.

Why is the name written in black on the yellow board?

The name of the station or other instructions are written only in black colour on the yellow board at railway stations. Because only the black letters in yellow colour are visible for the longest distance.

Why is red colour not used?

In such a situation, people can also ask that when it is a fact that red colour is the most visible, then why the names of stations are not written in red colour on the platform. In such a situation, the answer can be given that red color is considered a danger sign, so it is not used.

Eyes are relaxed

It is believed that yellow color also relaxes the eyes. Due to which yellow signboards in crowded places give you some relief.

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