The country's first Rajdhani Express revolutionised Indian Railways by way of speed and luxury in the 1960s

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On Sunday, the flower-beddecked train chugged out of Howrah station on its golden jubilee run

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Marking the 50 years of Rajdhani Express on Monday, Railway welcomed the passengers by giving rose and greeting cards

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Country's first fully-air conditioned, high-speed train that covered the 1,450 km stretch in 17 hours and 20 minutes

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Passengers celebrate as Rajdhani Express completes 50 years, at the New Delhi Railway Station

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