Indian Railways steps forward to get closer to Sino Indian borderAfter decades long wait, finally Indian Himalayan state Sikkim is getting into Indian railway network. In addition to fulfilling aspiration...
12 Apr, 2018, 09.25 AM IST
Now, Darjeeling toy train to have AC coachRailway officials say they are responding to tourists’ demand for greater comfort but environment scientists and climatologists see in this...
21 Mar, 2018, 12.46 PM IST
Down the memory track! Add these toy trains to your Shimla, Darjeeling itinerarySome of these narrow-gauge trains have been running since the British era.
23 Nov, 2017, 04.48 PM IST
UNESCO worried about world heritage Darjeeling Himalayan RailwayTwo prime stations Gayabari and Sonada were torched while an arson attempt was made on Elysia Building -- the headquarters of the DHR durin...
06 Aug, 2017, 01.43 PM IST
HECLto manufacture equipment for the steam locomotives of Darjeeling Himalayan RailwayNortheast Frontier Railway inked MoU with HECL for supply of spare parts for century-old steam locomotives of Darjeeling Himalayan Railway.
19 May, 2017, 05.03 PM IST
Mohd Jamshed takes over as ex Officio Secretary of Railways MinistryMohd Jamshed has taken over as Member Traffic and ex Officio Secretary to Govt of India, Ministry of Railways.
17 Dec, 2015, 06.17 PM IST
Toy Train service from New Jalpaiguri to Darjeeling suspendedA day after the Toy Train service began from New Jalpaiguri to Darjeeling, the service was suspended yesterday due to debris blocking the t...
14 Jun, 2015, 05.02 PM IST
Darjeeling-NJP toy train service resumes after 5 yearsThe toy train service between 'Queen of Hills' Darjeeling and New Jalpaiguri resumed today, after a gap of nearly five years.
12 Jun, 2015, 09.58 PM IST
Darjeeling Himalayan Railway hikes toy train ticket priceFares for the Darjeeling-Ghoom up-down ride will now be steam engine-run train - Rs 1,165/each and the diesel engine-pulled train - Rs 695/...
20 Feb, 2015, 04.22 PM IST
Enjoy a toy-train ride with your family in Darjeeling this seasonThe Toy Train services have resumed its service from Siliguri to Darjeeling from Dec 25, 2014, after a gap of four years. Hop on and enjoy ...
08 Jan, 2015, 09.03 AM IST
A Darjeeling joyride in a British gardenIndian government had sold the locomotive to Hesston Steam Museum in 1960, not realizing what its worth would be 50 years later when it was...
20 Sep, 2014, 04.03 PM IST
Tindharia-Siliguri toy train service to resume by month-endTrains continued to run from Siliguri to Gayabari, another landslide on the highway at Tindharia in Sept 2011 had cut short the service til...
16 Dec, 2013, 03.38 PM IST
Darjeeling Himalayan Railway revamping all stationsThe boards show the name of the station, distance to other stations and direction, besides informing passengers about the UNESCO world heri...
04 Nov, 2013, 01.17 PM IST
- Cherra Companyganj State Railways, a mountain railway that existed 125 years ago
Meghalaya does not have a rail link at present but around 125 years ago people from this quaint hill-station made memorable journeys.
15 Mar, 2012, 11.28 AM IST
- Kalka Shimla Railway added to Indian World Heritage site
Unesco Monday gave approval to add another rail line to its Mountain Railways of India World Heritage site - a stretch that served Shimla.
08 Jul, 2008, 10.15 AM IST
- Evening toy trains between Ghoom and Darjeeling flagged off
Tourists will now be able to enjoy the breathtaking beauty of the Darjeeling hills in the evenings with the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (D...
24 May, 2008, 02.45 PM IST
- DHR launches Gorkha cuisine in train
Passengers in the Darjeeling Himalayan Railways (DHR) will soon get special Gorkha cuisine and Gorkha dress in the train.
20 Mar, 2008, 03.50 PM IST