The Nilgiri Mountain Railway is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Tamil Nadu that operates on a narrow gauge track and connects the town of Mettupalayam to the hill station of Ooty in the Nilgiri Hills.

India's slowest train crawls through the Nilgiri hills at just 9 kmph, turning the journey into the main attraction.

Ooty (Tamil Nadu) [India], March 11 (ANI): The Nilgiri Mountain Railway (NMR), also known as the Ooty Toy Train, is an outstanding example of a hill passenger railway. Opened in 1899, it was a bold ...

At a time when the government is planning to introduce semi-high-speed trains, there is a train that covers a distance of 46-km in 5 hours at an average speed of 9 kmph. The Mettupalayam-Ooty Nilgiri ...

A carriage of the Nilgiri Mountain Railway (NMR) train derailed just a few metres after departing from the Coonoor railway station, causing a flutter among passengers here on Thursday, June 8, 2023.

The train's journey starts at an elevation of 300 meters and reaches 2,200 meters in Ooty. Passengers boarded, final checks were completed, and the engine was turned on for one of the most ...

The Nilgiri Mountain Railway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, holds a special place in the hearts of travelers and railway enthusiasts alike. (Photo: Twitter) The Ministry of Railways on Monday (June 10 ...

New Delhi: Did you know that the Glacier Express in Switzerland is often considered the world’s slowest express train? The Glacier Express, though an express train, covers a 291 km distance in ...

In 1908, it was built by the British. Operated by the Southern Railway, it is the only rack railway in the country. In order to improve the experience of tourists, Indian Railways has upgraded the ...

COIMBATORE: Panic gripped passengers after a train on the Nilgiri Mountain Railway (NMR) jumped the tracks a few metres after departing from the Coonoor station on Thursday. No injuries were reported ...