The historic first passenger train journey in India took place on April 16, 1853, covering a distance of 34 kilometers from Bori Bunder (Bombay) to Thane.
The first passenger train in India ran between
Asked in WBCS Main Paper 3 2022 · Topic: Economic Impact of British Rule on India (Development of Railways and other Infrastructure (Colonial Motives and Impact))
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