Halt Station Indiathe Dramatic Tale of the Nation's First Rail Lines - The Dramatic Tale of the Nations First Rail Lines  (English, Paperback, Aklekar Rajendra B.)

This is a grand piece of research, one that really takes one down memory lane to those early days when Bombay was a group of seven islands joined by walkways and causeways. The arrival of the first train was a spectacle for everyone, and for many, it was the treat of a lifetime. The arrival of the Bombay--Thana line is told in full detail, such detail as is not found anywhere in the literature. Having covered this, the author takes us on a heritage walk, station by station, listing various he...

I was very eager to read this book since a few weeks, and finally finished reading it today. It was a wonderful read. The book is a nice combination of the story of how Mumbai's suburban railway was established, and the history of Mumbai. The book is successful in taking you back in time. It gave me good insights of how Mumbai used to be in that era.

Author has researched well on the subject, and that shows in the book. First chapter deals with planning & construction of the first line. It ...

This book is an extremely well detailed research work on the advent of Railways in India. It is fill with small details. The language is lucid and its an easy, informative and entertaining read.