The inauguration of 21-mile long railway line took place on Saturday 16th April 1853 from Bombay to Tannah (now Thane) getting the salute of 21 guns. First train in India and even in Asia, with 14 carriages and carrying 400 enchanted guests steamed out of Bori Bunder, pulled by two black monster-like engines at 3.30 … Continue reading 16th April – First Train From Mumbai To Thane