India's first passenger train from BoriBunder (Mumbai) to Thane was run on which of the following gauge? - Railways Quiz

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India's first passenger train from BoriBunder (Mumbai) to Thane was run on which of the following gauge?

A)

Metre gauge

B)

Broad gauge

C)

Narrow gauge

D)

Standard gauge

Correct Answer : Broad gauge

Explanation : On 16th April 1853, India’s first passenger train ran from BoriBunderto Thane on broad gauge track. It carried 400 passengers and covered a distance of 34 km. It consisted of 14 carriages and was hauled by 3 steam locomotives.

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