Role of the Indian Railways in the Indian Freedom Struggle

The first railway line in India was constructed between Bombay and Thane in 1853.

Jagdish Chandra Bose was the first Indian locomotive engineer. He joined the East Indian Railway in 1884 and served as a locomotive engineer for 10 years.

The Calcutta-Delhi line was used by the British to transport troops and supplies during the Indian Rebellion of 1857.

Bal Gangadhar Tilak used the railways to mobilize support for the Indian National Congress. He traveled extensively by train and gave speeches at railway stations.

The Great Indian Railway Strike of 1925 was a major turning point in the Indian Independence Movement. It was the first time that a large number of Indian workers had come together to protest against British rule.

Lala Lajpat Rai was arrested by the British for his role in the Great Indian Railway Strike of 1925.

The Calcutta-Delhi line was used by the British to transport troops and supplies during the Second World War.

Mahatma Gandhi used the railways to mobilize support for the Quit India Movement. He traveled extensively by train and gave speeches at railway stations.

The Calcutta-Delhi line was used by the British to transport troops and supplies during the Indian Independence War.

Mahatma Gandhi was arrested by the British for his role in the Indian Independence War.

The Calcutta-Delhi line was used by the Indian National Army to transport troops and supplies during the Indian Independence War.

Subhas Chandra Bose was arrested by the British for his role in the Indian National Army.

The Calcutta-Delhi line was used by the Indian National Congress to transport volunteers and supplies during the Indian Independence War.

Mahatma Gandhi was arrested by the British for his role in the Indian National Congress.

The Calcutta-Delhi line was used by the British to transport troops and supplies during the Indian Independence War.