The first railway in India ran between Bombay and Thane in the year 1853. Tracks were laid for 56Kms. 33 years after the first railway, Dombivli station was built.

Here are some interesting facts about Dombivli Station

1. The highest number of tickets sold. Average tickets sold at Dombivli station are 2.18 Lacs (in 2013). Higher than Thane ( 2.14 lakhs in 2013)
2. On 7th November 2011, it completed 125 glorious years.
3. Station was electrified in the year 1953.
4. 16 ticket booking windows