EXPRESS

This label captures the excitement of a time when railways were reshaping the Indian landscape. The locomotive charges forward with a sense of urgency, its steam cutting through the sky while the long red coaches trail behind like a ribbon of movement. For many people, trains were the first encounter with modern speed, connecting towns, markets and far-off cities in ways that felt almost magical.

Matchbox artists often used rail imagery to convey reliability and progress. A train was more than a machine; it was a symbol of opportunity, travel and the widening of horizons. The bright colours and angled perspective here amplify that feeling, giving the impression that the viewer is standing at the edge of the track, watching the world rush past. Seen today, the label recalls a period when the railway was not just infrastructure but a cultural icon, and even a small matchbox could carry the thrill of motion and the promise of new destinations.