Here are 10 key points about NFR Introduces 4 Special Toy Train Joyrides in Darjeeling:
- Launch Date & Service: Starting October 21, NFR will operate four special diesel-powered joyrides under the DHR toy train service between Darjeeling and Ghum, running until December 5.
- Reason for Joyrides: The service aims to accommodate the surge of tourists during the peak travel season, enhancing the experience for local and international visitors.
- UNESCO World Heritage: The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, attracting thousands of tourists each year.
- Enhanced Passenger Experience: The operation of these special joyride services is intended to provide tourists with a better opportunity to enjoy the scenic beauty of the hills.
- NFR’s Regional Connectivity: NFR operates across the northeastern states, seven districts of West Bengal, and five districts of north Bihar, focusing on expanding its network for better connectivity and safer travel.
- Boosting Tourism: NFR has been actively promoting tourism by introducing innovative services that make travel more comfortable, convenient, and safe for tourists.
- Vistadome Coaches: NFR has introduced Vistadome coaches on five trains in the northeast, offering panoramic views for tourists traveling to destinations like Haflong, Badarpur, and Jorhat.
- Narrow Gauge Vistadome: The DHR joyride trains now feature narrow gauge Vistadome cars, enhancing the experience of scenic travel.
- Bharat Gaurav Trains: NFR has introduced ‘Bharat Gaurav’ trains aimed at showcasing India’s natural beauty and cultural heritage, with a rake of 14 coaches assigned to the region.
- Tourist Facilities: NFR has upgraded tourist amenities at various stations, including executive lounges, modern retiring rooms, rail coach restaurants, and a tourism destination along the Brahmaputra riverfront in Dibrugarh, featuring river cruises and a floating restaurant.
Starting on October 21, the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) will run four unique joyrides powered by diesel under the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR) toy train service.
According to NFR Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) Kapinjal Kishore Sharma, the DHR joyrides would run daily between Darjeeling and Ghum from October 21 to December 5 in order to accommodate the passenger surge during the busiest time of year.
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Thousands of local and international tourists visit the DHR, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, during this busy time of year, according to railway officials. According to Sharma, the operation of these joyride unique services would enhance their ability to appreciate the hills’ natural beauty.
In order to improve connectivity to all areas of the northeastern region and make travel safer, the NFR, which operates in the northeastern states as well as in seven districts of West Bengal and five districts of north Bihar, is constantly growing its network, he said. This creates new opportunities for both domestic and foreign travelers to experience the scenic beauty and cultural diversity of its territory.
The CPRO added that in addition to consistently growing its network to improve connectivity to every area of the region, the NFR has been instrumental in boosting tourism in the northeast and its neighboring regions by introducing innovative train services focused on tourism and making travel safer, more comfortable, and more convenient for visitors.
“Through these efforts, the NFR has opened new doors for domestic and international travellers to explore the culturally rich and scenic beauty of the region,” he stated.
The installation of tourist trains with Vistadome coaches is one of the major measures that NFR has taken to promote tourism, according to the CPRO.
There are currently five such trains with Vistadome coaches in the northeast, which allow visitors to take in the stunning scenery as they travel from North Bengal to destinations like Haflong, Badarpur, Jorhat, Agartala, Naharlagun, and areas of the Dooars area, Sharma told the media.
According to the railway representative, the DHR’s famous joyride trains now also have narrow gauge Vistadome cars. In addition, he said, the NFR has taken the initiative to introduce the ‘Bharat Gaurav’ trains, which are intended to highlight India’s natural beauty and cultural legacy. The region has been assigned a rake of 14 number coaches.
At several stations, first-rate tourist facilities have also been added, including executive lounges, modern retiring rooms, and rail coach restaurants.
The establishment of a picturesque tourism destination along the Brahmaputra riverfront next to the Bogibeel Bridge in Dibrugarh, which offers river excursions and a floating restaurant, further demonstrates the NFR’s dedication beyond railway stations, according to the CPRO.
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