India's Only Ticket-Free Train: Bhakra–Nangal Runs Daily for 75+ Years
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News18•05-01-2026, 15:39
India's Only Ticket-Free Train: Bhakra–Nangal Runs Daily for 75+ Years
- •The Bhakra–Nangal train is India's only service where passengers travel without tickets or fares.
- •Operating for over 75 years, it runs daily between Punjab and Himachal Pradesh.
- •Passengers face no fines or announcements, enjoying a unique, free commute.
- •The train is not managed by Indian Railways but by a government authority linked to an infrastructure project.
- •Features old-school coaches, some pre-Independence, on a scenic route through hills and rivers.
Why It Matters: India's Bhakra–Nangal train offers free travel, a unique service running for over 75 years.
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