Indian Railways
Indian railways began during British colonial rule, with the first railway line between Bombay and Thane being established in 1853. Railway stations and office buildings were subsequently built across India, blending Indo-Saracenic, Victorian and Mughal architectural styles.

East Indian Railway Mail leaving Kalka Station circa 1906, one of the oldest Indian trains
Photo: Wikimedia Commons
East Indian Railway Mail leaving Kalka Station circa 1906, one of the oldest Indian trains
Photo: Wikimedia Commons
