Western Railway Celebrates 76th Anniversary, Showcases Its Rich History & Heritage At Mumbai’s Khar Road Station
Mumbai: Western Railway (WR) has organised a three-day exhibition at Khar Road railway station to mark its 76th Foundation Day, bringing its history and major achievements to commuters at a station that serves thousands of suburban passengers every day. The exhibition, which began on November 5, will remain open until November 7, from 9 am to 7 pm, on the station’s elevated deck. The exhibition…
Mumbai's Western Railway (WR) recently organized a three-day exhibition at Khar Road station to celebrate its 76th Foundation Day. The exhibition aims to showcase the railway's rich history and heritage to commuters who utilize the station daily for their suburban travel. The exhibition, which ran from November 5 to 7, featured various panels detailing WR's journey from its formation in 1951 after the merger of several state railways to its current network spanning over 6,000 route kilometres across four states.
Some of the key milestones highlighted include the opening of the Utran-Grant Road line in 1864, the introduction of nine-coach suburban trains, the Mumbai-New Delhi Rajdhani Express, the world's first Ladies Special suburban train, and India's first 15-car and fully air-conditioned suburban trains. Additionally, the exhibition included interactive exhibits such as working models of a steam locomotive and a local train, an AI-powered photo booth that lets visitors experience the Western Railway of earlier times, and a quiz on WR's history.
WR remains committed to modernisation, technological advancements, and improved passenger amenities, all aimed at ensuring safer and more convenient suburban travel for Mumbai's commuters.
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