
Haridwar Connectivity Boost: 3 New Trains for Kumbh Mela 2027
Indian Railways introduces three new train services to Haridwar, including AC Express routes to Gujarat, to prepare for the 2027 Kumbh Mela.
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Indian Railways introduces three new train services to Haridwar, including AC Express routes to Gujarat, to prepare for the 2027 Kumbh Mela.

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