India’s First Electric Train: A Journey Through Time on Google Maps🚆⚡

India’s first electric train service is 100 years old today. It started on February 3, 1925, running between Victoria Terminus (now CSMT) and Kurla in Mumbai with an imported SLM (Swiss Locomotive and Machine). The train was named Sir Leslie Wilson. This historic route, now part of Mumbai’s bustling suburban railway, can still be explored on Google Maps.

From early electric trains to today’s modern Vande Bharat Express, India’s railways have evolved to be faster, greener, and more efficient. Whether you’re navigating city trains or planning long-distance travel, Google Maps makes it easy to check routes, schedules, and nearby stations.

Next time you’re on an electric train, try using Google Maps to track your journey… If you are a train lover, check out this National Rail Museum by @TravellerG sir.

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Good post @SarathUpendran :clap:

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Thank you @SarathUpendran for sharing this information and reminding me of this day.

Indeed, Vande Bharat Express is faster and moving towards green energy.

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Thanks @Gouri_S_Prakash :+1:

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Indeed @Rahul001 … Indian railway is evolving and improving very fast … India has the 94% electrified railway network… And its third largest in the world…

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That’s a great point! India’s railway evolution is truly impressive, and the Vande Bharat Express is a fantastic example of that progress.

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The pics are great … @NareshDarji sir… I have only seen review videos and read about the facilities of vande Bharat express… :star_struck:

in speed train service my city (GZB) is proudly enjoy the india’s first city crown for regional rapid transit system is high speed rail it’s called Namo bhart Rapid x it’s speed can reach 180 km.( it’s also call india’s first mini Bullet train).
I have not travelled in this train but I visited my nearest railway station last year to check the accessibility.

Discription:- my nearest rapid x rail station Glimpse.
G Map link Guldhar matro station (Repaid x rail )
Thanks
@SarathUpendran
&
@NareshDarji bhai.

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@ShailendraOjha that’s new information for me my friend… the station looks nice and high-tech too

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This is beautiful @SarathUpendran

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Thanks @IgbinedionDan :+1:

Woww that’s intriguing. Thanks for sharing. @SarathUpendran

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Fabulous post, dear @SarathUpendran
and great tip about tracking the train on Google Maps :+1:

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Thanks @TusharSuradkar for the your valuable words :blush::pray:

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Thanks @ShreyaMusings :+1:

@SarathUpendran It’s incredible to think that India’s first electric train began its journey a century ago today, on February 3, 1925, between Victoria Terminus and Kurla in Mumbai. Your post beautifully captures this milestone, and it’s amazing to see how far our railways have come since then. From the historic Sir Leslie Wilson to the modern Vande Bharat Express, the evolution is truly remarkable.

Thank you for sharing this piece of history and reminding us of the strides we’ve made in rail transport. Next time I’m on an electric train, I’ll definitely use Google Maps to track my journey, as you suggested.

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Thanks for your valuable words @KetanChhaniyara :pray::heartpulse:

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