On February 3, 1925, history was made in Bombay VT (now Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus) with the inauguration of India's first electrified railway line. During the ceremony, the Governor highlighted the monumental shift from steam to electric traction, emphasizing how great enterprises often start from small beginnings.

Though the electrified stretch covered just 10 miles, its impact was profound. The Governor proudly noted that Bombay, as it had done a century earlier, was once again leading the nation in transportation advancements. This event marked the beginning of a new era in Indian railway history, setting the stage for future modernization and expansion.