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The Worst Episodes of India's Frontier Railways

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Every episode of India's Frontier Railways ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of India's Frontier Railways!

The Worst Episodes of India's Frontier Railways

Three-part series about trains crossing borders in India, Nepal, Bangladesh and Pakistan, reconnecting families, cultures and history.

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  1. 8.0/10(15 votes)

    #1 - The Maitree Express

    S1:E1

    Partitioned in 1947, Bengal was divided in half, creating East Pakistan - a satellite state ruled by Pakistan. It was an unwelcome occupation. In 1971, they fought a war of independence and East Pakistan became the People's Republic of Bangladesh. 37 years later, the first train ran between India and Bangladesh - the Maitree Express.

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  2. 8.2/10(14 votes)

    #2 - The Samjhauta Express

    S1:E3

    A look at the cross-border train known as the Samjhauta Express, which travels from Lahore to Delhi, and some of its passengers.

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  3. 8.8/10(15 votes)

    #3 - The Last Train in Nepal

    S1:E2

    A look at a railway line which runs for just 20 miles from Janakpur in Nepal to Jaynagar junction in India, but which is now under threat of closure.

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Worst Episodes Summary

"The Maitree Express" is the worst rated episode of "India's Frontier Railways". It scored 8/10 based on 15 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 3/12/2015. This episode scored 0.2 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Samjhauta Express".