When was railway introduced in India explain any four reasons for introducing railway in India
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Answer:
Railways were first introduced to India in 1853.
Explanation:
Reasons :
1. According to Britishers India was rather a laidback country when it came to modern infrastructure. British felt a need for faster and quicker mode of transportation.
2.Railways were introduced in India so that trade and exchange of goods would become faster.
3.Railways were also used to collect ores from mines.
4.Railway was the only source to transport large number of people during British government. For example, movement of British army from one place to another.
Answer:
16th April 1853
Explanation:
The history of Indian Railways dates back to over 160 years ago. On 16th April 1853, the first passenger train ran between Bori Bunder (Bombay) and Thane, a distance of 34 km. It was operated by three locomotives, named Sahib, Sultan and Sindh, and had thirteen carriages.