Nilgiri Mountain Railway

Nilgiri Mountain train derails after hitting cattle, services suspended

February 26, 2024

Nilgiri Mountain train derails after hitting cattle, services suspended

Though there were as many as 220 passengers on the train, all of them were safe, southern railway confirmed.

October 13, 2023
Ooty’s ‘toy train’ provides nothing but pure bliss and opportunity to be with nature

The Nilgiri Mountain Railway (NMR) line passes through 16 tunnels, 250 bridges and 208 serpentine curves on the route and the painful slowness of the train can be gauged from the fact that 46km is covered in five hours.
January 07, 2022
Ooty toy train: All you need to know about the classy trip through enchating hills

Though there are several scenic spots in the hill station, all tourists vouch that nothing can beat the excitement of travelling in the toy train of Ooty.
November 14, 2018
How to enjoy a trip on the Nilgiri Mountain Railway

87 seats in two bogies can be booked in advance through the Indian Railways' website.
September 11, 2018
Steam engine back on Nilgiri Mountain Railway

The steam engine has now returned to Coonoor after maintenance work at the railway workshop in Mettupalayam.
July 25, 2017
Why you should take your family on a trip on the Nilgiri Mountain Train

There are many routes that will take you to Ooty. A ride to Ooty on the heritage train will be an experience you can never forget.
April 28, 2016
Why you should take your family on a trip on the Nilgiri Mountain Train

There are many routes that will take you to Ooty. A ride to Ooty on the heritage train will be an experience you can never forget.