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Indian Railways Celebrates World Heritage Day 2025 with Events Highlighting Resilient Heritage

Railway zones across India hosted exhibitions, walks, and youth activities to honor historical landmarks and promote disaster-resilient preservation.

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Overview

  • Central Railway organized a Heritage Exhibition and Walk at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT), showcasing its architectural grandeur and historical significance as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • Western Railway held a heritage walk at its Churchgate Headquarters for female staff and celebrated Bandra Station as a Grade I Heritage Structure.
  • The Mysuru Rail Museum engaged schoolchildren in painting and drawing contests focused on disaster-resilient heritage preservation, with free museum entry for visitors.
  • The Mumbai Fire Department conducted a fire safety exhibition at CSMT, emphasizing the importance of protecting heritage structures from disasters.
  • Indian Railways highlighted the 2025 World Heritage Day theme of safeguarding cultural landmarks through community engagement and resilience practices.