Nilgiri Mountain Railway: Are you planning to visit the Nilgiri Mountain Railway, a UNESCO World Heritage this summer. Here is good news for you. The railways announced summer special trains which will be operated in the Nilgiri Mountain Railway ahead of tourist season. Tourists visit the Nilgiris in large numbers throughout the year, but the footfalls increase during the summer season.
A visit to the Nilgiris is incomplete without a ride on a Nilgiri Mountain Railway train. To cater to the tourism needs of such rail fans, heritage enthusiasts, nature lovers, tourists etc., the summer special trains will be operated in the Nilgiri Mountain Railway network.
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Here are the details of summer special trains
Special Trains between Coonoor – Udagamandalam (Train no. 06177)
Coonoor Udagamandalam Special Train will leave Coonoor at 08.20 hours on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays from 28.03.2025 to 07.07.2025 to reach Udagamandalam at 09.40 hours the same day.
Train No. 06180 Udagamandalam – Coonoor Special Train will leave Udagamandalam at 16.45 hours on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays from 28.03.2025 to 07.07.2025 to reach Coonoor at 17.55 hours the same day.
Accommodation: First Class Seats – 80 and Second Class Seats – 130.
Detailed Timings: Train No.06177 Coonoor Udagamandalam Special Train 08.20 08.28/08.29 08.40/08.41 09.01/09.02 09.22/09.26 09.40
Stations: Coonoor, Wellington, Aravankadu, Ketti, Lovedale, Udagamandalam Dep.
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Round Trip Joy Ride Special Trains between Udagamandalam – Ketti
Round Trip Joy Rides per day will be operated between Udagamandalam Ketti -Udagamandalam on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays & Mondays from 28.03.2025 to 07.07.2025.
Accommodation: First Class Seats – 80 and Second Class Seats 130.
Special Trains between Udagamandalam – Coonoor Train No.06176
Udagamandalam – Coonoor Special Train will leave Udagamandalam at 14.50 hrs on Fridays and Sundays from 28.03.2025 to 06.07.2025 to reach Coonoor at 15.55 hours the same day.
Train No.06199 Coonoor Udagamandalam Special Train will leave Coonoor at 09.20 hours on Saturdays and Mondays from 29.03.2025 to 07.07.2025 to reach Udagamandalam at 10.45 hours the same day.
Accommodation: First Class Seats – 80 and Second Class Seats – 140.
