Evolution of Indian Railways

In India, the history of trains and railways dates back to the 19th century. Here are key milestones in the development of train services in India:

Year Event
1853 First Train in India: The first passenger train in India ran between Mumbai (then Bombay) and Thane on April 16, 1853. This marked the beginning of the Indian Railways, and the train was hauled by three locomotives – Sahib, Sindh, and Sultan.
1854 Eastern Railway: The first railway line in eastern India was opened, connecting Howrah to Hooghly.
1856 First Train in South India: The first train in South India ran from Royapuram to Wallajah Road (now Arakkonam) in present-day Tamil Nadu.
1862 Railway Budget: The first Railway Budget was presented in British India, separate from the general budget, to focus on railway development.
1889 Railway Board: The Railway Board was established to manage and regulate railway services in India.
1903 First Electric Train: The first electric train ran between Bombay Victoria Terminus (now Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus) and Kurla. This marked the beginning of electric traction in India.
1925 First Air-Conditioned Train: The first air-conditioned train, the Frontier Mail, was introduced between Bombay (now Mumbai) and Peshawar.
1951 Zonal Classification: Indian Railways was reorganized into zones for better management and operational efficiency.
1984 Konkan Railway: The Konkan Railway, connecting Maharashtra, Goa, and Karnataka, was inaugurated.
2000 Kolkata Metro: The Kolkata Metro was the first metro railway system in India, inaugurated in 1984.
2002 Delhi Metro: The Delhi Metro, the first modern metro rail system in India, started operations.
2018 Bullet Train Project: The foundation stone for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Project (Bullet Train) was laid.

These milestones represent the evolution of the railway network in India, from its early days to the modern, extensive network that plays a crucial role in the country’s transportation infrastructure.

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