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(Q) The first electric train ran in India with the inauguration of services between Bombay VT and Kurla Harbour on 3rd Feb ___ ?

A) 1925
B) 1924
C) 1921
D) 1927

View Answer A) 1925

Explanation : The first electric train ran between Bombay and Kurla on 3rd February 1925. The first electric train in India operated between Bombay VT and Kurla Harbour. An electric train is powered by electricity from energy storage such as battery and supercapacitor. The train was electrified on 1500 Volt DC. This electric line was then extended to Nashik's Igatpuri district and then to Pune. The locomotives of this train were manufactured by Cammell Laird and Uerdingen wagon fabrik.

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