Twenty-seven trains linked to the Indian freedom struggle will be flagged off from the originating stations by families of freedom fighters as part of the Centre’s week-long plans to celebrate ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ to commemorate 75 years of Independence, the Railways announced on Monday.
Celebrations will also be held at 75 railway stations across 24 states which were associated with the freedom struggle.
A total of 27 trains from 75 stations will be selected and will be flagged off by the family of freedom fighters during the week-long celebration from July 18 to 23 called “Azadi ki Rail Gadi”, a railway official said. “These trains will be appropriately decorated and historical facts about them will be depicted for the benefit of citizens,” the official said, seeking anonymity.
