Chennai-Mumbai express celebrates centenary
The superfast express train operated between Chennai and Mumbai (22159/60) on Wednesday turned 100. It was on this day in 1921, the Chennai-Mumbai Superfast Express, the popular service started its maiden trip as Madras-Bombay Fast passenger train.
By : migrator
Update: 2021-12-01 20:08 GMT
Chennai
Chennai Division of Southern Railway celebrated the centenary of the train on Wednesday morning. The passenger service was converted into express service on March 1, 1930.
The superfast express train covering a distance of 1,284 km passes through 31 stations, including running via popular destinations such as Pune, Daund, Solapur, Yadgir, Raichur, Guntakal, Cuddappah, Renigunta and Arakkonam. An official communique from the SR said the entire journey takes a day’s time.
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