12th April 1867 was the landmark day when the first local train service of Western railway was introduced between Virar & Backbay, run by Bombay Baroda and Central Indian (BB&CI) railway company. Backbay railway station was located between the station of Churchgate and Marine lines. Above photo: Backbay railway station Interesting facts old Western railway local train service: On 12th April 1867, one train ran in each direction having 4 boggies. From 1870 onwards the train service was increased to 5 trains a day each way. Later the train services were restricted to a single round trip. Departure from Viraur
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