Yesterday, this paper ran a report on the recently re-launched toy train ride from Neral to Matheran. Our resident railway reporter enjoyed the journey and praised the facilities. Regulars to Matheran say that there are huge queues for tickets given that it is holiday season and the train is going jam packed.

It is always a matter of joy when a unique facility, which was disbanded for some reasons, makes a comeback. We can only hope that the problems that entailed the stoppage earlier have been addressed so that there is no repeat of the same, ensuring that the service is not stopped once again. Like many other aspects of life, consistency is key. In the toy train case, it will ensure travellers keep coming, and shows class of service. Looking at consistency through a wider prism, it is the stayers that are slayers, not the flash-in-the-pans even in this here-today-gone-tomorrow age.