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In which of the following years was the first train run in India?
Question

In which of the following years was the first train run in India?

A.

1853

B.

1854

C.

1852

D.

1855
 

Correct option is A

The first train run in India in1853. The train ran between Mumbai (then called Bombay) and Thane on 16th April 1853.
· It consisted of fourteen carriages and was operated by three steam locomotives.
· The three steam locomotives were namely Sahib, Sultan, and Sindh. 
· The train ran for 34 km with 400 people.
· India's first passenger train was operated by Great Indian Peninsula Railway.
· The Great Indian Peninsula Railway was founded on 1st August 1849.
 

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