The first railway line was started in West Bengal between
June 6, 2023
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Question
The first railway line was started in West Bengal between
Type
multiple_choice
Option
Howrah to Hooghly
correct
Option
Howrah to Ranigunge
incorrect
Option
Howrah to Burdwan
incorrect
Option
Sealdah to Naihati
incorrect
Solution
On 15thAugust 1854, East Indian Railway’s first train commenced its inaugural commercial run from Howrah to Hooghly (24 miles). Regular Services were introduced from the same day, morning and evening with stoppage at Bally, Serampore and Chandannagore.