In India, train delays are common, but this story is exceptional. A freight train carrying fertilizer, which began its journey in Visakhapatnam in November 2014, took three years to reach its final destination in Basti, Uttar Pradesh. The train, carrying 1,361 bags of fertilizer worth over 14 lakh rupees, was expected...
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to reach its destination in 42 hours. However, the train ended up on the wrong track, leading to its disappearance for three years. While the train was eventually found and reached Basti in July 2018, the fertilizer had deteriorated and was rendered unusable, leading to a significant financial loss. The exact reasons behind the train's disappearance remain unknown.