Shri Kul Bhushan, GM, WR viewing the models displayed in WRs exhibition at
Churchgate Railway Station on 11th April, 2011. Also seen with him is
Sh.S.K. Sharma, AGM,WR and other senior officers.
Shri Kul Bhushan, GM, WR opened an exhibition at Churchgate Station Concourse on Monday,11th April, 2011. This exhibition will remain open for the public from 10.00 am to 07.00 pm. upto 16th April ,2011.On this occasion, Sh Kul Bhushan said that the exhibition is very informative and useful. He hoped that it will be liked by the rail users as well as the general public.
The exhibition showcases the glorious past, vibrant present and promising future of the Western Railway. The viewers would be transported in the 1950s by the display of rare photographs of inauguration of Western & Central Railways on 5th November, 1951. They can also have a glimpse of the first Railway Week function of Western Railway which was held from 10th to 16th April, 1956.
Besides rare photographs of past, the exhibition also showcases the present services/achievements/technological advancements etc of Western Railway. The exhibition also displays interesting models of churchgate station building and Bandra Terminus alongwith working models of trains. The working models of Rajdhani Express, Duronto Express, Purple & white local trains are very captivating.
Railway enthusiasts can also purchase various interesting books on railways and attractive Heritage Greeting Cards from the Book Sale Counter. WR has organised a quiz competition in which a questionnaire is given to the participants about the Wsetern Railway The participant has to give a slogan too. The winner will be selected on the basis of his answers and the slogan. The lucky winner will be awarded with complimentary passes of Bharat Darshan tour for two, courtesy Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corporation.
Formed on 5th November, 1951, WR is going to complete 60 years in November, this year. The viewers can visit WR's journey from its rich past to its dynamic present though the rare black & white and colour photographs.
There is no entry fee for the exhibiton.
