Breaking


Showing posts with label ooty. Show all posts
Showing posts with label ooty. Show all posts

Friday, 24 September 2021

08:44

Nilgiri Mountain Railway Between Mettupalayam to Coonoor Train Timings and Fares

Nilgiri Mountain Railway Between Mettupalayam to Coonoor Train Timings and Fares

390A/2021-22

23-09-2021

Chennai

SPECIAL TRAIN FROM METTUPALAYAM TO UDAGAMANDALAM ON 02ND OCTOBER, 2021

In commemoration of the 75th Anniversary of India’s Independence, ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ is being celebrated throughout the country in a grand manner, coordinated by the Ministry of Culture.  Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav is an initiative of the Government of India to celebrate and commemorate 75 years of progressive India and the glorious history of its people, culture and achievements.

To make the commemorative events more customer and citizen centric, an activity has been planned by the Railway Board – to run a Special Train o­n 02nd October, 2021 in the UNESCO heritage site of Nilgiri Mountain Railway (NMR).

Accordingly, Train No.06147, a fully reserved ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ Special Train, will be run from Mettupalayam to Udagamandalam (one way), the UNESCO heritage site of NMR section, o­n 02.10.2021.

The timings, seating capacity and fares of the Special Train are as detailed below.

‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ Special Train from Mettupalayam to Udagamandalam o­n 02.10.2021

Timings of the Special Train

Train No.06147 Mettupalayam – Udagamandalam ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ Special Train will leave Mettupalayam at 09.10 hrs. o­n 02.10.2021.  Enroute to Udagamandalam, the train will have o­nly o­ne stoppage – at Coonoor.  The Special Train will reach Coonoor at 12.30 hrs.  Leaving Coonoor at 12.55 hrs., the ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ Special Train will reach Udagamandalam at 14.25 hrs. o­n 02.10.2021.

Seating Capacity

The train will have 4 coaches, offering 72 First Class Seats and 100 Second Class Seats in total.

Fares

The fares for travel by the ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ Special Train are the same as that of the NMR weekly Special Train

  • From Mettupalayam to Coonoor  -  Rs.1100 in First Class; Rs.800 in Second Class.
  • From Mettupalayam to Udagamandalam  -  Rs.1450 in First Class; Rs.1050 in Second Class.
  • From Coonoor to Udagamandalam  -  Rs.550 in First Class; Rs.450 in Second Class.

The fares are excluding GST and Reservation Charges.

Advance Reservations for travel by ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ Special Train are open.

Source:Southern Railway


0
By at No comments:
Labels: , , , ,

Sunday, 1 March 2020

09:54

Udagamandalam-coonoor-Udagamandalam Passenger Special Train Reservation Accomodation From 01.03.2020

Udagamandalam-coonoor-Udagamandalam Passenger Special Train Reservation Accomodation From 01.03.2020
548/2019-20
29-02-2020
chennai
RESERVATION FACILITIES FOR NMR TRAINS
The following unreserved trains will have reserved accommodation o­n and from 1st March, 2020.
  • ·Train No. 56140 Udagamandalam – Coonoor passenger special Train leaving Udagamandalam at 17.30 hrs
  • ·Train No. 56141 Coonoor - Udagamandalam passenger special Train leaving Coonoor at 07.45 hrs
  • ·Train No. 56142 Udagamandalam – Coonoor passenger special Train leaving Udagamandalam at 12.15 hrs
  • ·Train No. 56143 Coonoor - Udagamandalam passenger special Train leaving Coonoor at 12.35 hrs

0
By at No comments:
Labels: , , ,

Saturday, 14 December 2019

09:06

To Meet Demand Of Tourists Between Mettupalayam-Udagamandalam Special Trains Announced

To Meet Demand Of Tourists Between Mettupalayam-Udagamandalam Special Trains Announced
428/2019-20
13-12-2019
Chennai

NMR Special Train Services
To meet the demand of tourists the following special train will run in Nilgiri Mountain Railway section  to clear the extra rush of the passengers.
1.Train No 06171 Mettupalayam –  Udagamandalam   special train will leave Mettupalayam  at 09.10 hrs  and reach Udagamandalam at 14.25 hrs  on  Every Saturday from 4th, 11th,18th,25th January 2020, 1st ,8th,15th,22nd,29th February 2020, 7th,14th,21st and 28th March 2020. (13 services). 
2.Train No 06172 Udagamandalam – Mettupalayam special train will leave Udagamandalam at 11.25 hrs o­n Sundays  and reach Mettupalayam at 16.20 hrs    on  5th, 12th,19,26th January 2020, 2nd, 9th,16th,23rd February 2020, 1st , 8th,15th,22nd and 29th March 2020. (13 services). 
Advance reservations for  above NMR specials will open  at 08.00 hrs o­n 13.12.2019

0
By at No comments:
Labels: , , ,

Thursday, 24 October 2019

07:27

Trains Cancelled -Southern Railway

Trains Cancelled -Southern Railway
372/2019-20
22-10-2019
Chennai
CHANGE IN PATTERN OF TRAIN SERVICES
Bulletin -5
Due to heavy rain and water logging in Ernakulam area and Nilgiri District’s the  following are the changes in pattern of train services.
Cancellation of trains services
1.Train No. 56364 Ernakulam - Shoranur Passenger journey commencing o­n 22nd October, 2019 is cancelled.
2.Train No. 56361 Shoranur - Ernakulam Passenger journey commencing o­n 23rd October, 2019 is cancelled.
3.Train No. 56143 Coonoor – Udagamandalam Passenger journey commencing o­n 22nd, 23rd, 24th and 25th October, 2019 is cancelled.
4.Train No. 56138 Coonoor – Udagamandalam Passenger journey commencing o­n 22nd, 23rd, 24th and 25th October, 2019 is cancelled.
5.Train No. 56140 Udagamandalam - Coonoor Passenger journey commencing o­n 22nd, 23rd, 24th and 25th October, 2019 is cancelled.
6.Train No. 56136 Mettupalayam – Udagamandalam Passenger journey commencing o­n 22nd, 23rd, 24th and 25th October, 2019 is cancelled.
7.Train No. 56137 Udagamandalam – Mettupalayam Passenger journey commencing o­n 22nd, 23rd, 24th and 25th October, 2019 is cancelled.
8.Train No. 56142 Udagamandalam - Coonoor Passenger journey commencing o­n 22nd, 23rd, 24th and 25th October, 2019 is cancelled.
9.Train No. 56141 Coonoor – Udagamandalam Passenger journey commencing o­n 22nd, 23rd, 24th and 25th October, 2019 is cancelled.
10. Train No. 56139 Udagamandalam - Coonoor Passenger journey commencing o­n 22nd, 23rd, 24th and 25th October, 2019 is cancelled.

 Source:Southern Railway
0
By at No comments:
Labels: , , ,

Friday, 12 May 2017

By at No comments:
Labels: , , , ,

Sunday, 3 May 2015

07:08

Lovers of NMR want railways to restart Special Summer Services

Lovers of NMR want railways to restart Special Summer Services

Udagamandalam (UAM): With the onset of the summer, many tourists are seeking to flock to the Nilgiris to beat the heat. Lovers of the Nilgiri Mountain Railway (NMR) are seeking for special summer train services to cater to the large number of tourists. Earlier, till 2012, the southern railway operated special trains between Mettupalayam and Ooty on the NMR during summer months.

However, subsequently, the railways withdrew the services from 2013. With three coaches, the mountain train can carry at least 300 passengers in a single trip.

According to K Natarajan, managing trustee, Heritage Steam Chariot Trust (HSCT), the southern railway operated summer special trains on the NMR track till 2012. “The special services were withdrawn by the railways since 2013 for unknown reasons”, he said, adding, “Earlier, a decade ago, besides summer special services, night train services were also provided for short distances on the mountain track as part of summer festival in the hills. Despite, the NMR being one of the main attractions for tourists visiting the hills, the railways doesn’t seem to take any initiative to develop on tourism”.

On an average, around 7,000 tourists visit the hills daily, but only less than 900 tourists get a chance to experience the chug on the scenic railway line. Normally, apart from services between Mettupalayam and Ooty daily, two services between Ooty and Coonoor are also provided by the railways.

“The NMR has enough engines, especially with the new addition of indigenous oil-fired engines. The railways can easily provide special summer services in the interest of tourism,” said Natarajan.

However, Shubhran Shu, divisional railway manager (Salem division) said, “The NMR section witnessed several landslips and boulder-falls over the past few years. Considering the risk factor involved in the ghat section of NMR, we don’t intend to provide extra services on the track”.

In the meantime, HSCT has given a representation to the Salem division of the southern railways seeking re-introduction of special service in the NMR section for the summer. However, HSCT is yet to get a reply from the railways.
0
By at No comments:
Labels: , , , ,