Growing up in India, almost everyone has had the pleasure of travelling on a train at least once in their lifetime. Whether it's the scenic views of the forests, fields, lakes, seas, or mountains, there's plenty to witness for a commuter travelling via Indian Railways. The Indian Railway transport system is truly historic and fascinating in all its aspects and ahead of the National Tourism Day (January 25), Dinesh Kumar Kotha, Co-founder and CEO of Confirmtkt shares ten amazing facts with IANS.
169-YEAR-OLD HERITAGE: India has a very rich heritage when it comes to its railway network and how it came into existence. The inception of Indian Railways took place long back on April 16, 1853, when its first passenger train covered the distance of 34 kilometres between Mumbai's Bori Bandar to Thane. The train, which had around 30 wagons, was operated by three locomotives named Sahib, Sultan, and, Sindh.
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