50 years of Mumbai Rajdhani – WR celebrates the occasion in a grand way

Western Railway celebrated 50 years of Mumbai Rajdhani in a grand ceremony.

Its been 50 Glorious years since the Mumbai – New Delhi Rajdhani started service on this day in 1972.

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A grand function is being organised at Mumbai Central by @WesternRly to commemorate the occasion.

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The stage is set..

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Shri GVL Satyakumar, @drmbct speaks on the occasion.

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Well, well.. Let’s go Chaiyya Chaiyya! A flash mob was organised by youngsters who added some zing to the occasion.

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Chief PostMaster General (Maharashtra Circle), Smt. Veena R Srinivas releases a commemorative Special Cover and addresses the gathering of young and old, the common man and the smartly dressed train officials.

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Past and present Loco Pilots, the men who matter, Mr HC Gautam, Mr Zaqui, Mr Ramdas recount their memories with this special train!

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Mr Ashok Kumar Mehta, IRS (Principal Chief Commissioner, Mumbai CGST) who is the Chief Guest for the occasion speaks on the occasion.

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He travelled aboard this train on its first run in 1972. He will be onboard in 2022 after 50 years!! The 90 years of age has only augmented his enthusiasm.

Talking of enthusiasm, here’s a bunch of railfans from Chennai who have travelled all the way to be part of this historic journey. And look at their ‘Rajdhani-Red’ livery!

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The Chief Guest hands over souvenir tickets and mementos to selected passengers getting on board the celebratory run!

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A special cake to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of the ‘King’ !

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The dapper Train Manager of 12951 ready to give the Proceed signal !!

The Loco Pilots Mr M M Datar & Mr G D Ramdas, who would pilot this special run were felicitated.

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Originally tweeted by RailPost.in (@RailPostIN) on May 17, 2022.

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