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The train ride back in time

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, The Guide's Dhara Vora set out on the rewind track on the eve of the 160th anniversary of the first passenger train ride

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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 studentsu00a0
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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