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Ghosts on the Tracks: The Tragic Tale of Tunnel No. 33

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Tunnel No. 33: A Tale of Tragedy, Hauntings, and Mystery India is a land of stories—some rooted in history, others in legend, and a few that blur the lines between the two. One such tale is that of Tunnel No. 33 , also known as Barog Tunnel , nestled along the famous Kalka-Shimla Railway in Himachal Pradesh. This seemingly ordinary tunnel has captured the imagination of many due to its tragic past and eerie reputation. Known as one of India’s most haunted locations, Tunnel No. 33 tells a story that intertwines engineering ambition, human tragedy, and paranormal intrigue. The Kalka-Shimla Railway: An Engineering Marvel The Kalka-Shimla Railway, completed in 1903 , was a monumental project undertaken during British rule to connect Shimla , the summer capital of British India, to the plains. Winding through the rugged terrain of the Shivalik Hills, the railway is an engineering marvel with over 100 tunnels and countless bridges. These tunnels were not just feats of construction but ...