The famous toy train from Neral to Matheran resumed operations on November 6 after the monsoon break. From timings and tickets to the scenic journey, here’s all you need to know about it
08 November,2024 06:41 PM IST | Mumbai | Raaina Jain
The Matheran Hill Railway, with its century-old charm, reopens after the monsoon break on November 6. The newly modified engine, resembling a steam locomotive, runs on diesel, maintaining the heritage aesthetic. The railway line also introduces vistadome and air-conditioned coaches.
08 November,2024 08:15 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
Down trains from Neral to Matheran will depart at 8.50 am and 10.25 am, and reach the destination by 11.30 am and 1.05 pm, respectively
06 November,2024 10:44 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Officials say non-availability of replacement parts and upgrades has caused hold up
03 November,2024 01:16 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
Passenger services between Neral and Aman Lodge from June to 15th October during the monsoon every year; shuttle services between Matheran and Aman Lodge will continue to run as per the current schedule in force
20 September,2024 09:29 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
Search operation was launched after hotel at Matheran where the couple checked-in had reported them missing
16 July,2024 06:28 AM IST | Mumbai | Faisal Tandel
Wildlife enthusiasts have frequently witnessed this captivating phenomenon in Matheran
15 July,2024 05:56 AM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet Jadhav
Peer-to-peer lenders step in to help hill station’s grateful hand-rickshaw pullers transition to e-rickshaws
03 July,2024 11:40 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
The Neral-Matheran toy train, which takes travellers to Matheran, a small, vehicle-free hill station in adjoining Raigad district, will not operate between June 8 and October 15 for safety reasons
08 June,2024 02:52 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Camping is the best kind of escape. Millennials and GenZ Mumbaikars will agree. If you are fresh out of college and have jumped straight into work life, you might soon need a getaway. Mid-day Online spoke to campers and camp organisers who told us how to embark on a remarkable camping expedition
28 March,2024 07:30 AM IST | Mumbai | Aakanksha AhireADVERTISEMENT
