Indian Railways: This Train Crosses 70 Stations Without One Single Stop! Know Why

Indian Railways is one of the world's biggest train networks, with lakhs of people travelling daily. But did you know there's a train that crosses more than 70 stations without stopping at any of them? Let's find out which one it is.

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The train that doesn't stop

Indian Railways runs one of the world's largest transport networks, carrying crores of passengers every day. Some trains stop at every major city, while superfast services have fewer stops to save time for long-distance travellers. The Odisha Sampark Kranti Express is one such special train. The most amazing thing about it is that it travels a long way through Bihar but doesn't stop for passengers anywhere in the state.

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India's unique train

The Odisha Sampark Kranti Express (train no. 12820) runs from Anand Vihar Terminal in Delhi to Bhubaneswar. Its return service (train no. 12819) runs from Bhubaneswar back to Anand Vihar. The train covers a massive distance of about 1,782 kilometres in around 28 hours and 30 minutes. It passes through six states—Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, and Odisha—but stops at only about 13 major stations, offering a quick ride for long-distance passengers.

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The train that doesn't stop in Bihar

This train's most unique feature is that it crosses more than 70 railway stations in Bihar but doesn't stop for passengers at any of them. After crossing Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Junction, the train enters Bihar and passes through major stations like Sasaram, Gaya, and Manpur. However, passengers get no chance to board or get off at these stations. The main goal is to cut down travel time by skipping all non-essential stops.

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A train with only 13 stops

This service follows the main principle of the Sampark Kranti series of trains. Indian Railways introduced this series to provide high-speed connectivity between various state capitals and Delhi. Because of this policy, the train's schedule is designed to halt only at major junctions or for technical reasons. This helps finish long journeys faster and also maintains the train's high average speed.

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A train that travels 1782 kilometres

This model of running with very few stops offers great convenience to long-distance travellers. With fewer halts, the travel time is shorter and unnecessary delays are avoided. This is why the Odisha Sampark Kranti Express is considered one of Indian Railways' most unique superfast trains. It continues to be a popular choice for many passengers because it connects faraway places so quickly.