COIMBATORE: After five years, a train hauled by a
steam locomotive began its run from
Mettupalayam to Coonoor in the
Nilgiris Mountain Railway (NMR) section on Saturday, official sources said.
The "
Heritage Steam Voyage" of the summer special train, consisting of three coaches, would be operated on Saturdays and Sundays till June 24, following a demand from tourists and heritage enthusiasts, they said.
The fully-reserved train starts from Mettupalayam at 9.10am and reaches Coonoor at 12.30pm with stops at Kallar and Hillgrove, the sources said.
In the return direction, the train would leave Coonoor at 1.30pm and arrive at Mettupalayam at 4.20pm, they added.
In an effort to make the journey memorable,
Southern Railway will be presented a welcome kit apart from arrangements for on-board refreshments such as Nilgiri tea, samosa, juice and a water bottle.
