New Delhi: There has been a huge loss of life in the train accident in Odisha, due to which the whole country is inconsolable. Let us tell you that Indian Railways is the largest railway service in the world. Through these railways woven all over the country, we can travel at a relatively low cost. However, there is also a railway train which provides free service to the passengers. Yes, are you surprised? Let’s know about this train….
Free service to the people of 25 villages for 73 years
Actually the interesting thing is that this railway is providing free service to the people of 25 villages for the last 73 years. Because even legally traveling without ticket in this train is not a crime. Hence, all the passengers enjoy free travel in this train. For information, let us tell you that this railway runs on the border of Himachal Pradesh and Punjab.
Doesn’t cost a single rupee
Let us tell you that not even a single rupee is spent in this train. If you go to see Bhakra-Nangal Dam then you can enjoy free travel in this train. This train runs on Nagal to Bhakra Dam route. On one hand, the railway department is increasing the ticket prices of the passengers. However, naturally everyone will definitely ask how the passengers are being given free travel on this train. So let’s know the answer to this question.
The reason for providing free service…
According to the information, this train service has been started for the purpose of giving information about Bhakra Dam. This train takes passengers and tourists to Bhakra Dam for free so that the new generation can know how the country’s largest Bhakra Dam was built, what is its history, what were the conditions faced during the construction of the dam. Explain that the train is operated by the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB).
300 passengers travel daily
Please tell that while making this railway, big mountains were carved in the railway. Due to which the necessary material for the dam was delivered. The Bhakra to Nagla railway was first started in 1947. 300 passengers travel daily from 25 villages by this train. Students get the most benefit of this train. This train runs from Nangal to Dam. There are also two rounds in the day. The special thing about this train is that the entire railway coach of this train is made of wood.