Nilgiri Mountains to have special trains running on its tracks from today

NewsBharati    31-Mar-2018
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Chennai, March 31: Summer vacations put energy not only in a child because of his/her holidays but also in families as they plan to go for outing somewhere. Keeping this in mind, Nilgiri Mountain Railways welcomes all to have scenarist and eye soothing journey with its new special train services from today till 24th June this year to cater to popular demand during summer holidays. The Southern Railway has informed that the special services will be provided on Saturdays and Sundays during the period.

The unique Nilgiri Mountain Railway (NMR) in Tamil Nadu, which has been conferred Heritage status by UNESCO

The 28 km stretch between Mettupalayam and Coonoor is expected to provide the tourists with a lifetime experience, which will rekindle the romance of train journeys. Value-added services such as welcome kit, souvenirs, and onboard refreshments are also being provided on the special services. Three coaches equipped with special features such as anti-corrosive metallic painting, vinyl wrapping, and soft cloth upholstery are being utilized for the NMR Summer special trains.

 

The fully reserved train would start from Mettupalayam at 9.10 am on Saturdays and Sundays and reach Coonoor at 12.30pm, with stoppages at Kallar and Hillgrove.

"The return train would then depart from Coonoor at 1.30pm and reach Mettupalayam at 4.20pm. During the return journey too, the train would stop at Kallar and Hillgrove," the official said.