The reinvention of India’s railways, from British Raj pomp to full ‘decolonisation’

Of all the millions of journeys Indian Railways has undertaken since its founding in 1853, its latest – from British Raj pomp ...

A hold-up before Kakori: The forgotten ‘rail hijack’ of 1857

An overlooked episode from the First War of Independence, recounted in a new book, reveals how the railways were used as a ...
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Train Netaji took for escape from British India completes 160-year run

After choosing armed struggle over a Gandhian non-violent path, one of India's greatest sons, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, left the country forever in January 1941. Executing a detailed plan, Netaji ...

This British-era train once ran till Pakistan - here’s where it operates today and how different it is from Vande Bharat Express

The British-era GT Express once ran till Pakistan and still connects Chennai and Delhi today. Here's how this historic train ...