Mountain Railways in India

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MOUNTAIN RAILWAYS


The Railway Lines which are constructed in Mountainous regions of India is known as Mountain Railways of India. These are narrow gauge trains.

The Mountain Railways of India are the greatest illustration of audacious, creative technical solutions to the issue of building an efficient train link over a challenging, hilly environment. UNESCO has designated the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, the Nilgiri Mountain Railway, and the Kalka-Shimla Railway as World Heritage Sites.


Darjeeling Himalyan Railways

The small-gauge railway, nicknamed "toy train" because of its diminutive size, was established in 1881 and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1999. It runs for 78 kilometers between Darjeeling and New Jalpaiguri in West Bengal. The train travels over serpentine rails, switchbacks, hairpin curves, tunnels, and bridges, creating an unforgettable ride. It is operated by Northeast Frontier Railway.


Nilgiri Mountain Railways

The Nilgiri Mountain Railway is a 46 kilometer long railway track in the state of Tamil Nadu's hilly topography. The steam-powered train is a sign of a well-preserved tradition and one of India's most exhilarating toy trains. This single-track line spans from 1,070 feet to 7,228 feet into the sky, which was a spectacular effort back then and is nothing short of a masterpiece now. The railway, which was built in 1908 and was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2005, takes you through rugged terrain, stunning ravines, lush tea farms, and deep woods before arriving in the breathtaking Ooty.


Kalka - Shimla Railways

The Kalka-Shimla Railway is not only a cheap way to go to Shimla, but it is also a spectacular excursion across the Himalayan Alps. The 96.54 km narrow gauge connects the plains to the summer capital of the British Raj. UNESCO included the Kalka-Shimla toy train to the World Heritage Site of Mountain Railways of India in 1903. This lovely little railway travels through 103 tunnels and over 800 bridges and viaducts. This is most likely one of the nicest train rides you'll ever experience.


Kangra Valley Railways

The thrill of travel is not in where you go, but in how you get there; and the Kangra Valley Railway, which snakes its way through the foggy Himalayas, is one such train trip. It was built in 1929. This 164 kilometer long path reaches a height of 4,000 feet and spans about 950 bridges while providing breathtaking views. 


Matheran Hill Railway

The Matheran Hill Railway provides an unforgettable excursion from Neral to Matheran. This toy train, which first ran in 1907, features a sequence of switchbacks, tight curves, and a tunnel called "One Kiss," which adds to the excitement of the ride. The railway is on the UNESCO World Heritage List and will shortly join the Mountain Railways of India. Along the way, merchants selling food and cool drinks may be found on the train.


Kashmir Railways


It is being constructed to link the state of Jammu and Kashmir to the rest of the country. The railway, formally known as the Jammu-Udhampur-Shrinagar-Baramulla-Railway Link (JUSBRL), begins in Jammu and travels 345 kilometers to Baramulla on the northwestern end of the Kashmir valley. The route passes through significant earthquake zones and is subjected to harsh cold, heat, and hostile terrain, making it an exceedingly difficult engineering undertaking.



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