Indian Railways will soon be celebrating 100 years of electrification on February 3 (Monday), highlighting the first steps railways took towards a greener rail system, said Swapnil Nila, Central Public Relations Officer.Â
Know about the history of India’s 1st ‘electric train’
The first electric train in India operated from platform 2 of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (earlier known as Victoria Terminus) to Kurla in Mumbai on February 3, 1925. The railways had started electrification just 72 years after the first ever Indian train launched on April 16, 1853.
“The first electric train ran between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, then known as Victoria Terminus to Kurla. This particular train was EMU (Electric Multiple Unit) trains original version. It was run from platform number 2, and this was a new initiative, a greener initiative for a long-lasting change. And now Central Railway and Indian Railway are celebrating 100 years of completion of this electrification,” the CPRO told media.
Central Railway completes 100 pc of electrification
Apart from celebrating the centenary since the start of electrification, Central Railway has also completed 100 per cent of electrification.
“In this particular period, Central Railway has completed its 100% electrification also, and for this we are initiating the celebrations which will be starting from 3rd of February…” CPRO added.
Events to take place as part of celebrationsÂ
Multiple events have been planned to celebrate the centenary, including a run, multiple seminars, and 3D shows.
“There are multiple activities planned starting from a run in the morning. Followed by a ceremonial commemoration and at the same time technical and other Seminars will be organised on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj terminus on that day. Afterwards, we will continue to organise the various events which have been planned, including the projections, including the three-dimensional shows,” Nila added about the planned programs.
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