A week-long photo exhibition on the 160 years of Indian Railways was inaugurated at the Eastern Block of the Salarjung museum on Saturday.
Speaking after inaugurating the exhibition, South Central Railway's General Manager D P Pande said that from its humble beginnings on 16th April, 1853, Indian Railways has journeyed a long way and has entered into its 160th years of fruitful service to the nation this year.
He said that the existence of an organization for such a long time is in itself a cause for celebration.
?The growth of the railways symbolises the growth of the nationand every Indian should know the history of the Indian Railways. This photographic exhibition will enable visitors to have vivid glimpses into the workings of the railways in India,? he added.
Dr. Nagender, director of the Salar Jung Museum, lauded the efforts of the Indian Railways in showcasing various facets of railway infrastructure and operations through a photo exhibition.
The Exhibition is being organised by the Public Relations department of the South Central Railway. The exhibition is in 7 segments - Locomotives, Trains, Railway Tunnels & Bridges, Station Architecture, Men at Work, Passenger Amenities and National Leaders & Railways. The exhibition will be open from July 20-26, and the timings for the exhibition are from 10:00am to 05:00pm. Entry for the exhibition is free. (INN)
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