The Western Railway among rail fans and officials will be celebrating the 53rd birthday of the Rajdhani Express, a luxury train service, launched in India 1972. The inaugural run of the Mumbai-Delhi Rajdhani Express took place on May 17. 

This train, connecting Mumbai (then Bombay) to New Delhi, was notable for its speed and the luxurious amenities. It has been touted as the fastest Rajdhani Express among all the 25 operating in India.