Honking in the new! The tradition of all trains honking together at 12 midnight to welcome and salute the New Year at Mumbai CSMT station & rail car-sheds continues. Happy New Year 2024. Courtesy respective owner. pic.twitter.com/8hiChEOxYC
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Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:48am on 01 Jan 2025,Wednesday India
As the clock struck midnight at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT), local trains parked at platforms joined in a unique tradition to welcome 2025. Their synchronized horns echoed across the station, marking the New Year in a grand style. The celebration saw commuters, railway staff, and bystanders gathering to witness the spectacle, creating a festive atmosphere. Passengers aboard stationary trains cheered and clapped as the horns sounded, adding to the excitement. This annual tradition has become a significant part of Mumbai’s New Year celebrations, symbolizing unity within the Indian Railways community.
