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Bhakra Railways (BR) is a daily train service operated by the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB). It connects Nangal in Punjab to Bhakra in Himachal Pradesh, covering a distance of 13 kilometers along the Sutlej River and through the Shivalik Hills. This broad-gauge train service is free for passengers, primarily serving over 300 daily commuters, including school students and residents from 25 nearby villages. The train operates twice daily, once in the morning and once in the evening, from both ends.
Route
[edit]The Bhakra Railways route spans approximately 13 kilometers one way, with six stations along the route: Nangal Township, Labour Hut, Dobeta, Barmala, Nehila, and Olinda, near the Bhakra Dam. The round trip totals 27.3 kilometers.[1]
The route includes three tunnels, two of which are horseshoe-shaped, and a rail-cum-road bridge that stands 158.5 meters high. These features, combined with the surrounding Shivalik landscape, make the journey noteworthy.
History
[edit]The Bhakra-Nangal Dam project commenced in 1948 in Bhakra, Himachal Pradesh. In the early years, limited road access to the construction site meant that officials relied on jeeps, while laborers and heavy machinery were transported via a newly laid railway line. Initially served by steam engines, the line was modernized in 1953 with the introduction of three 400 HP diesel engines manufactured by General Electric in Pennsylvania, USA[2]. These engines remain in use today.
The train's vintage coaches were built in 1923 in Karachi (present-day Pakistan). These include two four-wheeled and three eight-wheeled carriages, equipped with wooden bench seats[2].
Operations
[edit]Bhakra Railways is one of the few railway services in India not operated by the Ministry of Railways. Instead, it is managed entirely by BBMB. The service is vital for residents of 25 nearby villages, providing free and reliable transportation for daily commutes, especially for school students.
Accidents
[edit]On February 9, 2024, the train derailed near Nehla village while navigating a curve, causing one wheel to come off the track. Two coaches behind the engine also derailed. No casualties were reported, as the train was traveling at a low speed of 10 kilometers per hour[3].
References
[edit]- ^ Ghatak, Anamitra (September 21, 2014). "Ironwheeler - from the diary of a global rail traveler".
- ^ a b Chandel, Vedant (Nov 27, 2023). "75 years of Bhakra-Nangal train: Keeping the world of wooden coaches & vintage engines alive, one free ride at a time".
- ^ "Nangal-Bhakra train derails, no one hurt". February 9, 2024.
Sources
[edit]- Free Train Rides in India Bhakra Railway Train Has Been Offering Free Rides Since 73 Years
- https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/chandigarh-news/75-years-of-bhakra-nangal-train-keeping-the-world-of-wooden-coaches-vintage-engines-alive-one-free-ride-at-a-time-101701025450848.html
- Bhakra shuttle train carrying workers derails, no casualty
- The Train You Can Travel Free In India - Business Connect