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Rampur Nawab's Royal Train: An Untold Partition Story Goes Viral.
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News18•02-10-2026, 11:55
Rampur Nawab's Royal Train: An Untold Partition Story Goes Viral.
- •During the 1947 partition, Nawab Hamid Ali Khan of Rampur's private royal train was used to transport people safely to Pakistan.
- •The Nawab had his own private railway station and a special railway line near his palace, extending 40 kilometers from Milak to Rampur.
- •The royal train featured amenities like bedrooms, dining areas, and a kitchen, embodying a moving example of royal lifestyle.
- •This train, once used for royal journeys, became a means of transport for people during the partition.
- •Over time, the era of princely states ended, and the private railway system became history; the station is now in ruins, and some coaches were handed over to Indian Railways.
Key Questions Answered
During the difficult times of the 1947 partition, Rampur's private royal train was used to safely transport some families to Pakistan.
Commissioned in 1925 as "The Saloon", this four-coach luxury train featured Persian carpets, teakwood furniture, chandeliers, a royal bedroom, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, an entertainment room, and separate coaches for staff and security.
A 40-kilometer long railway line was built from Milak to Rampur to bring the train close to the palace and connect it directly to the main railway network.
