The inauguration of 21-mile long railway line took place on Saturday 16th April 1853 from Mumbai to Thane. First train in India and even in Asia, with 14 carriages and carrying 500 enchanted guests steamed out of Bori Bunder, pulled by two black monster-like engines at 3.30 p.m. The project was undertaken by Great Indian Peninsula (GIP) Railway company. The test run was done on 18th November 1852. The train service was made open to people after two days on 18th April. Note: The above image doesn’t depict the actual train Here are the – Facts About First Train in
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