What is the oldest train in India?
What is the oldest train in India?
Punjab Mail
Punjab Mail turns 110! The country’s oldest Indian Railways’ train- Punjab Mail completed 109 years on 1 June 2021. Known as the Punjab Limited during the pre-Independence days, the train was started in the year 1912.
Which is longest running train in India?
Here is the list of 10 longest running trains of Indian Railways
- Dibrugarh – Kanyakumari Vivek Express is the longest-running train in the country.
- Aronai Superfast Express is the second longest-running train in India.
Who run the first train in India?
Lord Dalhousie
The country’s first passenger train, which ran between Bombay’s Bori Bunder station and Thane on 16 April 1853, was dedicated by Lord Dalhousie. The 14-carriage train was hauled by three steam locomotives: the Sahib, Sindh, and Sultan.
Which is the 2nd longest train in India?
Aronai Superfast Express
Top train services which runs more than 2000 km
| Sl no | Distance (km) | Train name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4282 | Vivek Express |
| 2 | 3932 | Aronai Superfast Express |
| 3 | 3927 | Thiruvananthapuram–Silchar Superfast Express |
| 4 | 3782 | Himsagar Express |
What is the name of first Indian train?
The history of Indian Railways dates back to over 160 years ago. On 16th April 1853, the first passenger train ran between Bori Bunder (Bombay) and Thane, a distance of 34 km. It was operated by three locomotives, named Sahib, Sultan and Sindh, and had thirteen carriages.
Which is the first private train of India?
Tejas Express
India’s first private train Tejas Express will not be operating from Monday, November 23. The operations of Lucknow-Delhi and Mumbai-Ahmedabad Tejas Express will stop due to the shortage of passengers. The decision has been taken by Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC).