Guwahati, Sept. 8 -- The Northeast Frontier Railway has decided to operate four pairs of Special Steam & Diesel Rides & four Special Diesel Joyrides train services under the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR) from September 19 this year to cater the passengers in view of upcoming festive and winter season.
A statement issued by the NF Railway Chief Spokesperson Kapinjal Kishore Sharma said this on Monday.
It may be noted that DHR, a UNESCO World Heritage Site witnesses footfall of thousands of local as well as foreign tourists during this peak season. Operation of these special services will add to their experience of enjoying the beauty of hills.
"Accordingly, train No. 02542 (Darjeeling - Kurseong) Festive Special Steam Ride will opera...