The country&amp;#39;s first Rajdhani Express revolutionised Indian Railways by way of speed and luxury in the 1960s

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

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

Country&amp;#39;s first fully-air conditioned, high-speed train that covered the 1,450 km stretch in 17 hours and 20 minutes

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

Passengers had a very special day after they boarded the Howrah-New Delhi Rajdhani Express on Sunday

Rajdhani Express turns 50, passengers pampered with sweets and cards

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In pics: Rajdhani Express turns 50, passengers pampered with sweets & cards

Passengers had a very special day after they boarded the Howrah-New Delhi Rajdhani Express on Sunday

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