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Indian Train Journeys: A Cultural Tapestry of Connection

2/13/2026

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Rahul Bhattacharya describes Indian train journeys as immersion in diverse culture and landscapes, highlighting passenger trains' role in linking local life with national identity.
He recalls a 50-hour trip from Mumbai to Dehradun in 1998 during a hot summer.
He shares anecdotes of sharing compartments with strangers and the camaraderie that arose.
He uses trains for family trips across India.

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Rahul Bhattacharya describes Indian train journeys as immersion in diverse culture and landscapes, highlighting passenger trains' role in linking local life with national identity.
He recalls a 50-hour trip from Mumbai to Dehradun in 1998 during a hot summer.
He shares anecdotes of sharing compartments with strangers and the camaraderie that arose.
He uses trains for family trips across India.