Flashback: Today in 1853 India's first train ran between Bori Bunder and Thane
Updated On: 16 April, 2016 11:25 AM IST | | Dhara Vora
Asia's first railway train chugged out from Bori Bunder and reached faraway Tannah (today's Thane) on April 16, 1853. To celebrate this historic ride that shaped the future of Indian Railways, We set out on the rewind track on the day of the 162nd anniversary of the first passenger train ride
Heritage wing at CST
To revisit the history of Indian Railways, visit the Heritage Wing located inside Central Railway headquarters at CST. The archive houses miniature models as well as memorabilia such as gadgets used in the trains of yesteryear. The visit also includes a tour inside the heritage structure.
Cost: Rs 200, Rs 100 for students
Open: 3 pm to 5 pm, Saturdays and
Sundays closed
Ride rewind: Thousands gather to witness a re-enactment of the first train ride on its 150th anniversary in 2003
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