Rajendra B. Aklekar

Rajendra B. Aklekar is an Indian author and journalist with 30 years of experience covering Mumbai's public transport and infrastructure.

He has written several best-selling books on India's railway history, including the biography of E. Sreedharan.

Aklekar has received awards for his work, including the 2024 Alfa Award in Literature and the 2021 Indian Author Award for Best Author in history and travel.

He has contributed to setting up rail heritage exhibits and has written official histories for various railway organizations.

Aklekar's books cover topics such as India's first railway lines, the life of E. Sreedharan, and anecdotes from Indian railway history.