Work was rapid, and April 16, 1853, saw the first train in India travel down 21 miles [34 km] of track from the dock area known as Bori Bunder in Bombay (now Mumbai) to the town of Thāne.
Töötati kiiresti ning 1853. aasta 16. aprillil pandi Indias käiku esimene rong 34 - kilomeetrisel rööbasteel Bombay (praegune Mumbai) sadamapiirkonnast Bori Bunderist Thāne linna.