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When was Indian Railways started? Story Of India’s First Train
The day the Indian Railways started, India's first train set off on 16 April 1853 carrying about 400 passengers at 3:30 pm for the 34-kilometer journey from Bombay to Thane amid huge crowds and a 21-gun salute.