Let's Live History on Instagram: "164 Years Ago — The Journey That Started It All! On April 16, 1853, India witnessed history as the first train ran from Bombay (Mumbai) to Thane, covering 34 km in 57 minutes. Three steam engines — Sahib, Sindh, and Sultan — pulled 14 coaches carrying 400 passengers who experienced the magic of movement for the very first time! This wasn’t just a train ride — it was the beginning of Indian Railways, a system that now connects millions of people across the countr