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India’s First Global Bicycle Expedition
Discover how Parsi cyclists from Bombay rode 71,000 km across 30+ countries between 1923–28, one of India's earliest global bicycle expeditions.
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Discover how Parsi cyclists from Bombay rode 71,000 km across 30+ countries between 1923–28, one of India's earliest global bicycle expeditions.
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India’s first motor taxi service began in Mumbai in 1911, marking the beginning of iconic black and yellow. 'Kaali-Peeli' taxis.
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The very first traffic signal in India was installed in 1939 at Hornby Road, Mumbai, marking the beginning of modern traffic control.
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Discover Kolkata’s trams - India’s only operating tram system and Asia’s oldest electric tram, running since 1902. A living heritage on tracks!
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Discover Hindon Elevated Road, India’s longest elevated road at 10.3 km in Ghaziabad. A record-breaking feat of Indian infrastructure.
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Discover Pir Panjal Railway Tunnel, India’s longest railway tunnel at 11.21 km, connecting Banihal and Qazigund and cutting travel time to under 10 minutes.
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Did you know India’s first toll road opened in 1993 between Indore & Pithampur? Discover how this 12 km stretch changed India’s highways.
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Did you know? India’s Hubballi Junction holds the world record for the longest railway platform, surpassing Gorakhpur. Discover the journey!
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Discover India’s busiest international airport, Delhi IGI, handling over 73 million passengers and ranking 9th globally. Learn why it’s a transport marvel.
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India’s first dedicated freight corridor opened in 2020 between New Khurja and New Bhaupur, boosting cargo speed and efficiency.
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Jawahar Tunnel, inaugurated in 1956, is India’s first underground road tunnel. Built under the Pir Panjal Range, it connects Jammu with the Kashmir Valley.
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Ghum Railway Station sits at 2,258 m on the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, making it India’s highest railway station. A unique heritage marvel.
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