Sapt Kranti Express: Ruling the tracks with EMD Power - Keshav Singh

NETAJI EXPRESS (Former Kalka Mail) | Maiden Run With The New (Changed) Name click here
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02311 Howrah - Kalka Netaji Special hauled by HWH WAP-7 30796 on its maiden run with the new name, crossing Phaphund (Auraiya, U.P.).
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iconic Kalka Mail train has been renamed as Netaji Express in honour of freedom fighter Subhas Chandra Bose. The train is said to be have been used by Netaji to escape from British captivity in 1941, when it was operated by the East Indian Railway Company.
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The train began its operation in 1866 between Kolkata, then capital of British India, and Delhi. It was later extended to Kalka situated in the foothills of the Himalayas.
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The country is observing the 125th birth anniversary year of Independence movement icon Bose. In order to honour and remember Netaji's selfless service to the nation, the central government has decided to celebrate the occasion as Parakram Diwas every year to inspire the youth of the country.