Correcting History: The Real Image of India's First Railway Journey

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw corrected historical records by sharing an authentic image of the Thane railway bridge. This image marks 173 years since the first passenger train in India traveled between Bori Bunder and Thane, rectifying previous inaccuracies in public discourse surrounding the Indian Railways' history.

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw commemorated the anniversary of India's first passenger train by releasing a historic image of the Thane railway bridge. This image, shared on X, coincides with the 173-year celebration of the inaugural journey from Bori Bunder to Thane in 1853.

In what is viewed as a significant step towards historical accuracy, the authentic archival image shared by Vaishnaw corrects previous misattributions frequently encountered in public discussions about Indian Railways.

Historian Rajendra Aklekar lauded the minister's effort, noting that this move sets the record straight and aids in reconstructing the 173-year-old history of Indian Railways accurately.

(With inputs from agencies.)