The famed toy train between Neral and Matheran has resumed services since last week with the addition of Vistadome Coach. This mini train is one of the major tourist attractions of Matheran, a small hill station 100 kilometers from Mumbai.
On Wednesday, the Ministry of Indian Railways posted a video on Twitter. Neral is a tourist destination in the Raigad region in the east of the Mumbai district, about 80 kilometers from the main location of Mumbai.
A rejuvenating experience with the tranquility of nature!
Neral-Matheran Toy Train in Maharashtra has resumed its services after the infrastructure upgrade in the section. pic.twitter.com/irpeQR1Zuw
— Ministry of Railways (@RailMinIndia) October 26, 2022
“A rejuvenating experience with the tranquility of nature! Neral-Matheran Toy Train in Maharashtra has resumed its services after the infra upgrade in the section,” Indian Railways wrote while sharing the post.
The 23-second clip shows passengers traveling on the train. A message was also shared on Wednesday by Union Minister of Railways, Ashwini Vaishvaw, along with a photo of the beautiful train and some additional details on Twitter.
Heritage Neral- Matheran toy train whistles again!
?Vistadome Coach
?Gab protection
?Inserting stones under the track pic.twitter.com/e6sEmEamLE— Ashwini Vaishnaw (@AshwiniVaishnaw) October 26, 2022
“Heritage Neral-Matheran toy train whistles again,” he wrote while sharing the post. He also shared the information that the trains will now have a Vistadome coach, Gabion protection and grouting stones under the track.
According to a release by IRCTC, The trains are a treat for travellers, and the journey to Mumbai’s summer destination covers a distance of 13 miles, cutting a swath through the forest in the Western Ghats from Neral to Matheran.
The narrow gauge line stops at three stations between Jummapatti, Waterpipe and Aman Lodge before terminating in Matheran. All of these stations currently have a 500-1000 Wp solar power plant and a 6.1 KWp windmill in Matheran, as well as energy-efficient LED lighting and fans.
The railroad’s route was designed in 1900, construction began in 1904 and finished in 1907.
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