Indian Railway is the fourth largest rail network in the world. Every day, millions of people travel by train in India. Almost 13,000 trains run on the tracks every day. Among them, several trains connect two corners of the country, but do you know about the shortest train journey in India? Let’s find out which one it is and how much is its fare.
The Shortest Journey
Today, we are talking about a train journey that is unique in itself because it covers a distance of just 3 kilometers in 9 minutes. Now you might be thinking, why would anyone take a train for such a short distance? Although the journey is short, the train is quite crowded.The Title of the Shortest Journey
This train journey is so short that it has been given the title of the shortest rail journey. The train covers a distance of just 3 kilometers in this journey. However, this short journey is the specialty of this train.Where is the Journey From and To?
The shortest rail route in the country is from Nagpur to Ajni in Maharashtra. The train runs on this 3-kilometer-long rail route from Nagpur to Ajni. Not one, but several trains run on this route. The train stops for 2 minutes at these stations. This station is mainly used by people who travel daily from Nagpur to the west, south-west, and other areas. The special thing is that the trains going to Nagpur become 80% empty at this station.How Much is the Fare?
According to the IRCTC website, the fare for a general class ticket from Nagpur to Ajni is ₹60. The fare for a sleeper class ticket is ₹175. If you take a third AC ticket, it will cost ₹555, and a second AC ticket will cost ₹760. Similarly, a first AC ticket costs ₹1,155. This route is very helpful for office-goers and college students. With the help of this train route, people do not have to face the hassle of public transport. Trains like Vidarbha Express (12106), Nagpur-Pune Garib Rath (12114), Nagpur-Pune Express (12136), and Sevagram Express (12140) also run on this route.