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News Entry# 538740
Jan 25 (21:41) Punjab Mail: A Century-Old Train Journey Through Time
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Jan 25 2024 (21:42)
Station Tag: New Delhi/NDLS added by hrid22~/2099623

Jan 25 2024 (21:42)
Station Tag: Firozpur Cantt. Junction/FZR added by hrid22~/2099623

Jan 25 2024 (21:42)
Station Tag: Mumbai CSM Terminus/CSMT added by hrid22~/2099623

Jan 25 2024 (21:42)
Train Tag: Punjab Mail/12138 added by hrid22~/2099623

Jan 25 2024 (21:42)
Train Tag: Punjab Mail/12137 added by hrid22~/2099623
Oldest Train दुनिया का चौथा सबसे लंबा रेल नेटवर्क है भारतीय रेलवे, यह है सबसे ‘बुजुर्ग ट्रेन’, आज भी तय करती है 1900 किमी का सफर

The Punjab Mail, one of India's oldest trains, began its journey on June 1st, 1912, originally running between Mumbai and Peshawar. Initially designed to transport British officials and their families, it has undergone significant changes over the years. In 1930, third-class compartments were added to cater to the general public. After...
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independence, the route was changed to Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus to Firozpur, Punjab. While initially powered by coal engines and wooden coaches, the Punjab Mail now runs on an electric engine and features various classes, including AC compartments. Despite its long history, it remains a popular choice for passengers.

Punjab Mail, India ke sabse purane trains mein se ek hai, 1 June 1912 ko chali thi, aur pehle Mumbai se Peshawar tak jaati thi. Pehle yeh British officials aur unke parivaar ke liye banai gayi thi, lekin saalo se bahut badlaav aaye hain. 1930 mein, aam logon ke liye third-class...
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compartments add kiye gaye. Azadi ke baad, route change karke Mumbai ka Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus se Firozpur, Punjab kar diya gaya. Pehle yeh coal engines aur wooden coaches se chalti thi, ab Punjab Mail electric engine se chalti hai aur different classes hain, including AC compartments. Itna lamba history hone ke baavajood, yeh abhi bhi passengers ke liye popular choice hai.
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