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Railway Minister Witnesses Final Bullet Train Tunnel Breakthrough In Maharahstra
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday virtually witnessed the final breakthrough of a 1.5-km-long mountain tunnel of the bullet train project in Maharashtra's Palghar district from Rail Bhawan in New Delhi.
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Why India's Slowest Train Is the Most Scenic Journey You Will Ever Take
Nilgiris Mountain Railway operates between Mettupalayam and Ooty (Udagamandalam) in Tamil Nadu.
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Ooty Or Kodaikanal: Which South Indian Hill Station You Should Visit First
Whether you start with the vibrant charm of Ooty or end with the serene beauty of Kodaikanal, a trip to these South Indian hill stations promises memories that will stay with you forever.
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Monsoon Magic: 5 Iconic Train Journeys To Take Across India
From misty hills to waterfall views, these scenic train journeys turn the Indian monsoon into pure magic - slow travel has never looked this beautiful.
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Nilgiri Mountain Railway: India's Slowest Train Takes 5 Hours To Cover 46 Km
Tucked away in the scenic Nilgiri Hills of Tamil Nadu, the Nilgiri Mountain Railway is a century-old engineering marvel.
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China To Build Xinjiang-Tibet Rail Link 'Near' Line Of Actual Control: Report
China is set to build the most ambitious rail link connecting Xinjiang province with Tibet, part of which will "run near" the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with India, according to a media report.
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Watch: Minister Gives Tour Of "The Ever Charming" Nilgiri 'Toy Train'
Passengers boarded, final checks were completed, and the engine was turned on for one of the most breathtaking train rides in the world, traversing through the beautiful landscape of the Nilgiri mountains in Tamil Nadu.
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Watch: Train Caught In Whiteout After Season's First Snow in Kashmir
After witnessing a prolonged dry spell, the Kashmir valley is witnessing heavy snowfall, covering mountains, train tracks and roads.
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2 Vande Bharat Trains Climb Sahyadri Ghats Without Additional Locomotives
The two new Vande Bharat Express trains flagged off by PM Modi on Friday became the first trains in the Indian Railways' history to ascend the two steep Ghats or mountainous sections near Mumbai without using additional locomotives.
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Watch: "Picturesque View" Of Train Passing Through Snow In Kashmir
As cold wave sweeps parts of India, with mountainous regions witnessing freezingly low temperatures, the ministry of railways has shared a video of a train running through snow-covered tracks in Jammu and Kashmir.
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All Mountain Railways In India To Have Vistadome Coaches: Piyush Goyal
All mountain railways in India will now have vistadome coaches, allowing passengers to enjoy the scenic beauty of hilly terrains, Railway Minister Piyush Goyal said Friday.
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British Couple Charters Entire Train For Honeymoon Trip To Nilgiri Hills
A newly married British couple chartered an entire train to travel from Mettupalayam to Udhagamandalam to spend their honeymoon in the Nilgiri hills. The couple paid Rs 3 lakh to charter the special train, introduced by Southern Railway, for a one-way trip, becoming the first people to do so.
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Steam Locomotive Back On Nilgiris Mountain Railway After 5 Years
After five years, a train hauled by a steam locomotive today began its run from Mettupalayam to Coonoor in the Nilgiris Mountain Railway (NMR) section, official sources said.
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200 Nilgiri Mountain Rail Passengers Stranded After Huge Tree Falls on Track
About 200 passengers of the heritage Nilgiri Mountain Rail service were stranded for nearly two hours after a huge tree uprooted in heavy rains fell on the track between Kallar and Aderley stations today.
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'Train Services to Start Any Time on Assam Broad Gauge Line': Tripura Transport Minister
Regular train services would start any time on the newly-laid broad gauge track from Lumding to Silchar in Assam that would provide better connectivity in the mountainous north-eastern region, Tripura Transport Minister Manik Dey said today.
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Railway Minister Witnesses Final Bullet Train Tunnel Breakthrough In Maharahstra
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday virtually witnessed the final breakthrough of a 1.5-km-long mountain tunnel of the bullet train project in Maharashtra's Palghar district from Rail Bhawan in New Delhi.
-
Why India's Slowest Train Is the Most Scenic Journey You Will Ever Take
Nilgiris Mountain Railway operates between Mettupalayam and Ooty (Udagamandalam) in Tamil Nadu.
-
Ooty Or Kodaikanal: Which South Indian Hill Station You Should Visit First
Whether you start with the vibrant charm of Ooty or end with the serene beauty of Kodaikanal, a trip to these South Indian hill stations promises memories that will stay with you forever.
-
Monsoon Magic: 5 Iconic Train Journeys To Take Across India
From misty hills to waterfall views, these scenic train journeys turn the Indian monsoon into pure magic - slow travel has never looked this beautiful.
-
Nilgiri Mountain Railway: India's Slowest Train Takes 5 Hours To Cover 46 Km
Tucked away in the scenic Nilgiri Hills of Tamil Nadu, the Nilgiri Mountain Railway is a century-old engineering marvel.
-
China To Build Xinjiang-Tibet Rail Link 'Near' Line Of Actual Control: Report
China is set to build the most ambitious rail link connecting Xinjiang province with Tibet, part of which will "run near" the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with India, according to a media report.
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Watch: Minister Gives Tour Of "The Ever Charming" Nilgiri 'Toy Train'
Passengers boarded, final checks were completed, and the engine was turned on for one of the most breathtaking train rides in the world, traversing through the beautiful landscape of the Nilgiri mountains in Tamil Nadu.
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Watch: Train Caught In Whiteout After Season's First Snow in Kashmir
After witnessing a prolonged dry spell, the Kashmir valley is witnessing heavy snowfall, covering mountains, train tracks and roads.
-
2 Vande Bharat Trains Climb Sahyadri Ghats Without Additional Locomotives
The two new Vande Bharat Express trains flagged off by PM Modi on Friday became the first trains in the Indian Railways' history to ascend the two steep Ghats or mountainous sections near Mumbai without using additional locomotives.
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Watch: "Picturesque View" Of Train Passing Through Snow In Kashmir
As cold wave sweeps parts of India, with mountainous regions witnessing freezingly low temperatures, the ministry of railways has shared a video of a train running through snow-covered tracks in Jammu and Kashmir.
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All Mountain Railways In India To Have Vistadome Coaches: Piyush Goyal
All mountain railways in India will now have vistadome coaches, allowing passengers to enjoy the scenic beauty of hilly terrains, Railway Minister Piyush Goyal said Friday.
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British Couple Charters Entire Train For Honeymoon Trip To Nilgiri Hills
A newly married British couple chartered an entire train to travel from Mettupalayam to Udhagamandalam to spend their honeymoon in the Nilgiri hills. The couple paid Rs 3 lakh to charter the special train, introduced by Southern Railway, for a one-way trip, becoming the first people to do so.
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Steam Locomotive Back On Nilgiris Mountain Railway After 5 Years
After five years, a train hauled by a steam locomotive today began its run from Mettupalayam to Coonoor in the Nilgiris Mountain Railway (NMR) section, official sources said.
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200 Nilgiri Mountain Rail Passengers Stranded After Huge Tree Falls on Track
About 200 passengers of the heritage Nilgiri Mountain Rail service were stranded for nearly two hours after a huge tree uprooted in heavy rains fell on the track between Kallar and Aderley stations today.
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'Train Services to Start Any Time on Assam Broad Gauge Line': Tripura Transport Minister
Regular train services would start any time on the newly-laid broad gauge track from Lumding to Silchar in Assam that would provide better connectivity in the mountainous north-eastern region, Tripura Transport Minister Manik Dey said today.
