write detailed information about the train started especially for tourism by the government of india
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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.
Indian Railways plays a significant role in the growth and development of domestic as well as foreign tourism. It runs many tourism specific trains to promote tourism in India. It provide various promotional schemes and tour packages to attract domestic and foreign passengers. But Railway is running in losses.
When Englishman Richard Trevithick launched the first practical steam locomotive in 1804, it averaged less than 10 mph.
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