Trains of Dreams: 8 interesting facts about Indian Railways

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First railway line

India’s first railway line was constructed during the rule of Lord Dalhousie. Image credits: social media

First passenger train

The first passenger train covered a distance of 34 kilometres with 400 passengers on board in 1853. Image credits: Freepik

Coal-fired engine

India’s first coal-fired engine was built in 1855. Image credits: social media

Fairy Queen

The Fairy Queen, India’s special heritage train, was built by the British company Kitson in 1855. Image credits: social media

Toy train

Darjeeling toy train made its official debut in the country in 1881. It operated on a narrow-gauge track of 2 feet. Image credits: Freepik

Darjeeling Himalayan Railway

Darjeeling Himalayan Railway was declared as the World Heritage Site by UNESCO on 5 December 1999. Image credits: social media

Toilets in trains

After the complaints of passengers, toilets were introduced in trains in the year 1909. Image credits: social media

Mascot

The mascot of Indian Railways is a cartoon of an elephant named Bholu. Image credits: x

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