Types of Trains in India

Passenger Trains

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Express Trains

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Mail & Superfast Trains

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Amrit Bharat Express

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Rajdhani, Shatabdi & Duronto

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Vande Bharat Trains

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Vande Bharat Sleeper

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Luxury Trains

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Local & Suburban Trains

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Freight & Special Trains

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One country Many tracks One railway network

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