These Trains Reported Most Delays In 2024: Report 

These Trains Reported Most Delays In 2024: Report| Curly Tales

RailYatri Data

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1. Humsafar Express

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2. Duronto Express

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3. Shatabdi Express

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4. Mail/Express/Superfast

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5. Intercity Trains

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6. Vande Bharat

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7. Rajdhani

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8. Jan Shatabdi

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9. Garib Rath

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