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The New Delhi–Howrah Rajdhani Express introduced a new generation of fast premium long-distance trains in 1969.
The first Rajdhani Express was introduced between New Delhi and Howrah in 1969.
Rajdhani trains were developed to provide faster long-distance connections between India's national capital and major cities.
They were distinguished by air-conditioned accommodation, limited stops and relatively high operational priority.
The success of the original service eventually led to Rajdhani trains connecting New Delhi with numerous important cities.
India's passenger railway history began on 16 April 1853 with a historic journey between Bombay and Thane.
Electric railway operation in India began in 1925 with a suburban service between Bombay VT and Kurla.
The standard broad-gauge railway track used across most of Indian Railways measures 1,676 millimetres.
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