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1832: First Proposal of Railways in India

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1832: First Proposal of Railways in India

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The idea of building a railway in India was first suggested in Madras in 1832, marking the beginning of railway planning in the country.

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1844: British Government's Railway Policy

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1844: British Government's Railway Policy

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In 1844, the British government allowed private entrepreneurs to launch a railway system in India, opening the way for major railway developments.

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1853: First Passenger Train - Bombay to Thane

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1853: First Passenger Train - Bombay to Thane

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India witnessed its first-ever passenger train journey on April 16, 1853, covering a distance of 34 kilometers with 14 carriages and 400 passengers, from Bombay to Thane.

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By 1861, the railways had expanded to 1,500 miles, enhancing connectivity and serving strategic military and civilian purposes.

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1870: Opening of the Allahabad-Jabalpur Line

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1870: Opening of the Allahabad-Jabalpur Line

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Connecting Calcutta and Delhi, this line allowed a seamless railway journey from Bombay to Calcutta, forming an important link through Allahabad.

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By introducing luxurious coaches and services, railways began to cater to elite passengers, changing the dynamics of travel.

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1895: Beginnings of Manufacturing in India

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1895: Beginnings of Manufacturing in India

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The first railway workshop was established, beginning local manufacturing of railway engines and coaches.

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The regional railway companies were merged into larger systems, centralizing management and operations.

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India's first electric train ran from Victoria Terminus to Kurla in Bombay, marking a new era in railway technology.

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Upon India's independence, the railways were left with vast and disjointed networks that required reorganization to suit a newly independent country.

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Dr Shashi Tharoor - Dark History Of Indian Railways - The Great Indian Railway Bizarre