As part of the ongoing nationwide celebration of 75 years of independence, the Indian Railways started a week-long iconic celebration called "Aazadi Ki Rail Gadi aur Stations" on 18 July at Mumbai’s CSMT with much fanfare. This iconic celebration will continue till July 23 at 75 selected railway stations, associated with the freedom struggle. A number of cultural activities, including street plays in local languages, light and sound shows and screening of video films and rendering of patriotic songs, would be organised for a week.