In 1853, Mumbai saw India’s first commercial passenger train leave Bori Bunder for Thane; how a 1-hour-15-minute steam ride began country’s rail legacy
India's railway history began with a steam-powered journey from Bombay to Thane. This significant event occurred on April 16, 1853, marking a new era. The Great Indian Peninsula Railway operated this inaugural commercial passenger service. This modest 34-km route laid the foundation for modern Indian railways. Today's extensive network traces its origins to this historic first trip. India’s railway history began with a steam-powered journey from Bombay to Thane. This significant event occurred on April 16, 1853, marking a new era. The Great Indian Peninsula Railway operated this inaugural commercial passenger service. This modest 34-km route laid the foundation for modern Indian railways. Today’s extensive network traces its origins to this historic first trip.
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