Which is India's longest non-stop train?
Image Source : Freepik.comIndian Railways, the world's fourth-largest network, operates over 13,000 trains daily across the country.
Image Source : Freepik.comBut do you know which train covers the longest non-stop journey in India? Let's explore
Image Source : Freepik.comThe Mumbai Central-Hapa Duronto Express is India's longest non-stop train, covering a distance of 493 km.
Image Source : indiarailinfo.comThe train takes about 6 hours to reach Hapa from Mumbai and halts at just three stations along its entire route.
Image Source : PexelsIt departs from Mumbai at 11 pm and travels approximately 490 km non-stop, reaching its first halt at Ahmedabad at 4:50 am.
Image Source : PexelsEarlier, the Trivandrum–Nizamuddin Rajdhani held the record, covering 2,845 km in 42 hours.
Image Source : Freepik.comThis train runs from Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station, Delhi to Trivandrum, the capital of Kerala.
Image Source : Freepik.comEarlier, the train ran non-stop for 528 km between Kota and Vadodara. But with the addition of a stop at Ratlam, the non-stop stretch was reduced to 258 km.
Image Source : PexelsNon-stop long-distance trains offer greater convenience by cutting travel time and helping passengers reach their destinations faster.
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