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The Great Indian Peninsula Railway opens the first passenger rail in India, from Bori Bunder to Thane.
India’s first passenger railway begins service between Bombay’s Bori Bunder and Thane on the Great Indian Peninsula Railway.
On April 16, 1853, the Great Indian Peninsula Railway inaugurated the first passenger train in India. The line connected Bori Bunder station in Bombay (now Mumbai) to Thane, spanning a distance of 21 miles. Driven by steam locomotives, the journey took approximately 45 minutes and marked a major milestone in transportation under British colonial rule. This achievement spurred rapid railway expansion across the subcontinent, transforming commerce, travel, and communication. The success of this route laid the foundation for India’s extensive railway network, which remains one of the largest in the world.
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Great Indian Peninsula Railway
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