‘Rudrastra’: India’s longest freight train hits tracks; 354 wagons linked, 7 locos power 4.5 km run; Watch video
Friday, 8 August 2025 () Indian Railways has launched 'Rudrastra,' its longest freight train ever, stretching 4.5 kilometers. Composed of 354 wagons and powered by seven locomotives, the train was formed by linking six standard rakes. It journeyed from Ganjkhwaja to Garhwa Road, covering 200 km at an average speed of 40 km/h.
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Chaos erupted near Tiruvallur railway station on Sunday when a fuel-carrying freight train caught fire, igniting five wagons in a terrifying chain reaction. The blaze triggered mass panic and forced..
Friday, 8 August 2025 ()
![Fuel-Laden Freight Train Catches FIRE Near Tiruvallur, Five Wagons Ablaze, Major Rail Delays Follow [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250713/1416339510-Fuel-Laden-Freight-Train-Catches-FIRE-Near-Tiruvallur.jpg)
