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}} | map_state = Maharashtra }} The Deccan Queen or Deccan Queen Express, (translated ''दख्खनची राणी'' in Marathi), is an Indian passenger train that connects Mumbai with Pune. It is one of the most popular trains on this sector and is a daily means of transport for thousands of passengers travelling between the two cities. It is a prestigious train of the Indian Railways. == History == ''Deccan Queen'' was started on 1 June 1930〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Deccan Queen turns 75 )〕 as a weekend train for the British people in India during the days of British India, to ferry race-fans from Bombay (now Mumbai) to Poona (now Pune). The first service of the train was conducted from Calyan (now Kalyan) and Pune. It was converted to a daily service soon after, starting from Bombay Victoria Terminus (renamed Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus CSTM). It is one of the longest running trains on the Indian Railways to have never run on steam power. From the beginning, the ''Deccan Queen'' has been run using electric locomotives. Occasionally, it was given diesel locomotives in case of original locomotive failure. The color of its rake has seen a lot of changes, from red colour to yellow and then to blue.〔 The ''Deccan Queen'' has several firsts or 'among the firsts' to her credit: she was India's first superfast train, she was the first long distance electric hauled passenger train, she was one of India's first vestibuled trains. The ''Deccan Queen'' was the first to have a Ladies Only car, and amongst the first to feature a diner. The train has an exciting and chequered history. The ''Deccan Queen'' got a brand new rake in 1966, consisting of Indian Railways standard integral anti telescopic cars. For the first time since the history of the train, third class (now second class) passengers were allowed to travel by this train. It had only reserved first class since inception until 1966. ''Deccan Queen'' is the second train in India having ISO 9000 certification and a dining car after the India's first ISO Certified train ''Shaan - E - Bhopal Express'' running between Bhopal Habibganj (Bhopal) - Hazrat Nizamuddin (Delhi).〔 It has sixteen coaches including the engine. The ''Deccan Queen'' is also one of the most favourite trains among railfans. Every year on 1 June, its regular pass-holders, railfans and railway authorities celebrate the train's birthday. ''Deccan Queen'' entered its 85th year of service on 1 June 2014.〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/deccan-queen-still-on-track-enters-its-82nd-year/93965-3.html )〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Deccan Queen」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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