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IN PHOTOS: Punjab Mail Express transformation marks railway heritage milestone

Updated On: 30 March, 2026 10:02 PM IST | Tarun Verma

Mumbai’s CSMT hosted the Punjab Mail Train Mahotsav, featuring decorated coaches, exhibitions and a tribute to India’s rail legacy. The transformation of Punjab Mail Express marked a milestone in preserving railway heritage while offering a modern visual experience to passengers. (Pics/Ashish Raje)

Mumbai’s CSMT hosted the Punjab Mail Train Mahotsav, featuring decorated coaches, exhibitions and a tribute to India’s rail legacy. The transformation of Punjab Mail Express marked a milestone in preserving railway heritage while offering a modern visual experience to passengers. (Pics/Ashish Raje)

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Mumbai’s CSMT hosted the Punjab Mail Train Mahotsav, featuring decorated coaches, exhibitions and a tribute to India’s rail legacy. The transformation of Punjab Mail Express marked a milestone in preserving railway heritage while offering a modern visual experience to passengers. (Pics/Ashish Raje)
<p>Senior officials and railway staff come together to mark the revamp of the historic Punjab Mail Express on Monday</p>

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Senior officials and railway staff come together to mark the revamp of the historic Punjab Mail Express on Monday

<p>Railway officials, including Central Railway's General Manager Prateek Goswami and Divisional Railway Manager Hiresh Mina, along with other senior officials, attend the unveiling of the revamped train in Mumbai</p>

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Railway officials, including Central Railway's General Manager Prateek Goswami and Divisional Railway Manager Hiresh Mina, along with other senior officials, attend the unveiling of the revamped train in Mumbai

<p>Floral decorations adorn the revamped Punjab Mail Express at Platform 11 of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus during the Punjab Mail Train Mahotsav</p>

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Floral decorations adorn the revamped Punjab Mail Express at Platform 11 of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus during the Punjab Mail Train Mahotsav

<p>The heritage-themed makeover of the Punjab Mail Express showcases iconic visuals celebrating its historic journey since 1912</p>

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The heritage-themed makeover of the Punjab Mail Express showcases iconic visuals celebrating its historic journey since 1912

<p>The first AC, second AC and pantry car of the Punjab Mail Express receive a stunning transformation, making the train a better mode of travel</p>

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The first AC, second AC and pantry car of the Punjab Mail Express receive a stunning transformation, making the train a better mode of travel

<p>Punjab Mail during the 'Train Mahotsav' at CSMT celebrates over a century of rail history with a blend of tradition and modern presentation</p>

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Punjab Mail during the 'Train Mahotsav' at CSMT celebrates over a century of rail history with a blend of tradition and modern presentation

<p>Passengers aboard the Punjab Mail Express celebrate a landmark moment as the historic train gets a heritage-themed revamp</p>

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Passengers aboard the Punjab Mail Express celebrate a landmark moment as the historic train gets a heritage-themed revamp

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