On this day in 1853, the Great Indian Peninsula Railway opened the first commercial passenger train service in India.

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From the desk of “Stuff You Missed in History Class,” “This Day in History Class” quickly recounts a tidbit from today’s events in history.

This Day in History Class

On this day in 1853, the Great Indian Peninsula Railway opened the first commercial passenger train service in India.

First passenger rail service in India opened - April 16, 1853

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