Tourists to Darjeeling during the Pujas would get more toy trains

Tourists going to Darjeeling during the pujas can now expect more number of toy trains to choose from. The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR) plans to introduce three more pairs of joy rides with effect from 10 September apart from introducing a couple of coaches in all of its engines.
This has been reported in thestatesman.com dated 30 August 2016.

By virtue of this augmentation, the strength of Toy trains will rise to nine. At present the DHR has three steam and three diesel engines as of now.
Incidentally, DHR has been serving people for the last 136 years and, hence, decided to add three new rides.
Moreover, Jungle safari ride which used to run for a whole week is now open for twice a week, i.e., on Saturday and Sunday. This safari is being operated with a steam engine unlike diesel engines. The fare of the jungle safari has risen from Rs.500 to Rs.1100. He further informed that a heritage coach and another dining coach will be added for the tourists who want to enjoy assorted facilities during their joy rides. Both the coaches will have exclusive interior and will showcase the heritage of the UNESCO recognized toy trains.
It is estimated that the DHR would attract more than 2 lakh tourists this time around and the railway will add a goods carrier from the month of November to carry the goods and luggage of the visitors. The revival of DHR is an indicator of a boost for Darjeeling tourism and for the heritage ride itself.


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