<human>:  I'm interested in history, can you tell me about the railway system that was developed in India during 1800s?
<bot>: The railway system developed in India during the 1800s was an important milestone in the nation's history, as it helped move people and goods across the country in a more efficient and cost-effective way. The early railway companies were largely owned by British investors and centered on post-Independence India's two major cities, Bombay and Madras. The East India Company developed the railway system in the 1830s, bringing the system to major cities across the country. The railway network extended to as far north as Peshawar in the north and reached southeast Calcutta. The system also simplified the transportation of goods to other parts of the British Empire. By the 1880s, the railway network had grown to over 8000 kilometers and brought the people of India much closer together. The development of the railway system was not only important for transportation, but it helped to bring change to the nature of industry and commerce in India. Thanks to the railway system, people could more easily access markets, suppliers, and customers, thus helping to grow industry and spur economic development.