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101st Anniversary of First Electric Train in India Observed.

Important Days | Dated: 03 Feb 2026

February 3 marks the anniversary of the first electric train run in India. On February 3, 1925, the first electric train ran between Bombay VT (now Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus) and Kurla Harbour on the Great Indian Peninsula Railway (GIPR). This historic event paved the way for the modernization of Indian Railways.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • The train was flagged off by the then Governor of Bombay, Sir Leslie Wilson.
  • It operated on 1500 Volt DC traction.
  • Currently, Indian Railways aims for 100% electrification (Net Zero Carbon Emitter by 2030).

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Day: 1st Electric Train.
  • Date: Feb 3, 1925.
  • Route: Mumbai-Kurla.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Between which two stations did the first electric train in India run on February 3, 1925?

Correct Answer: Bombay VT and Kurla

🚀 Quick Recap:

About Indian Railways

  • First Train – 1853 (Mumbai-Thane)
  • Zone HQ (Central) – Mumbai