This train runs at a speed of 10kmph

India's slowest train

Invest India, a government website, states that the Mettupalayam Ooty Nilgiri passenger train is India's slowest train which runs at a speed of 10kmph, 16 times slower than the country's fastest train.

Since the train operates in a hilly area, it covers 46 km in about 5 hours.

Despite its slow speed, the scenic view offered by the train is a treat to the eyes.

46-km journey

IRCTC states that during its 46-km journey, the train crosses over 100 bridges and passes through numerous tunnels.

Breathtaking views

The train ride is adorned with breathtaking views of rocky terrain, ravines, tea plantations, and densely forested hills, with the most magnificent scenery located along the Mettupalayam to Coonoor stretch.

Timings

According to IRCTC, the train leaves from Mettupalayam at 7.10am and reaches Ooty at 12pm. The return journey of the train commences from Ooty at 2pm and arrives at Mettupalayam at 5.35pm.

What's inside the train

The train offers both first class and second class seating options, with first class seats being cushioned and less in number than second class seats.

Due to high demand, a fourth carriage was added to the train in 2016.

United Nations body UNESCO has declared the train a world heritage site.

Advanced technology used

According to UNESCO, the railway utilized advanced technology of its time, as it traversed an elevation range of 326 meters to 2,203 meters.

How to book tickets

Train tickets for travel on the Nilgiri Mountain Railway can be booked online on the official website of IRCTC.