Scenic rail trips -- Kangra Valley Railroad and others

Chewbacca · May 4th, 2008, 04:06

This link has a nice picture gallery of the hill train "Pathankot-Kangra-Jogindernagar"

http://sss.vn.ua/india/himachal/kang...in/indexen.htm

The last picture in this gallery has the train schedule chart.
(attached)

Chewbacca

brishti · May 12th, 2008, 23:32

as advised by you mats... lets discuss ur southern sojourn in thishere thread

one question: why mysore?
topography in mainland karnataka can be avoided IMO.
coastal and forest karnataka is more scenic.

why not go directly to cochin from chennai, and hop onto the konkan railway there?
travelling across tamil nad will be an interesting journey -
i've done tamil nad by road, and i just love them rural places and folks there. and the cuisine... yum yum.

it'll save you time, and in them saved days - you can visit places on coastal karnataka

:brishti

Kiran_Karkera · Jun 4th, 2008, 01:12

Hi Steven love your articles.I have been fortunate enough to have travelled through all states in India except Kashmir in trains. Wanted to check about the Shimoga-Talguppa Rail Bus. Is it still operational? I stay in B'lore - whats the best way to get to Jog Falls. Im travelling next month.
Cheers.

Jean-Philipe · Jun 11th, 2008, 17:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by steven_ber

A photo of the Shimoga - Talguppa railbus taken by Raghu (IRFCA)

No wonder I missed it, I was looking for a train.

I could do this ride in a week or so.

Has anyone here done it during the monsoon? Is the line likely to be
washed out?

What is there to see or do in and around Talguppa between the train's
scheduled arrival at 10:40, and return trip departure at 17:20? How
much should a taxi or auto to Jog Falls cost?

steven_ber · Jun 12th, 2008, 01:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jean-Philipe

I could do this ride in a week or so.

Has anyone here done it during the monsoon? Is the line likely to be
washed out?

What is there to see or do in and around Talguppa between the train's
scheduled arrival at 10:40, and return trip departure at 17:20? How
much should a taxi or auto to Jog Falls cost?

about a year ago, I heard the line was closing for gauge conversion, I don't remember reading about it actually closing, but I suggest you try to find out if it's already closed.

Maybe go to a big Chennai station and ask the staff for the telephone number of Shimoga Town station, they should know the status of the line.

rangss · Jun 18th, 2008, 18:04

My IRFCA mates have enquired and confirmed that the Shimoga-Talguppa line is closed for gauge conversion now.

I have covered a few interesting and scenic railway routes and made a report in my journal -

http://cape2jat.blogspot.com

vsp27759 · Jun 21st, 2008, 18:39

Dear Rangss,

Ours' was the last batch of IRFCA to travel by Rail Bus in April,2007. A few days later, this Section was closed

safari vala · Jul 15th, 2008, 16:24

good luck getting a seat an any toy train.

gqsmoothie · Jul 19th, 2008, 01:45

The Pathankot to Joginder Nagar train isn't running anymore, right?

steven_ber · Jul 19th, 2008, 01:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by gqsmoothie

The Pathankot to Joginder Nagar train isn't running anymore, right?

Yes it is, I'm 99.9% sure of that, I've certainly not read about it closing, and there's no planned upgrade works.

gqsmoothie · Jul 19th, 2008, 02:19

Steven,

Just tried to go to the IRCTC site but it's down this time of day. But I went to eRail.in and put in PTK and JDNX and no trains show up?

Jean-Philipe · Jul 19th, 2008, 11:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by gqsmoothie

Steven,

Just tried to go to the IRCTC site but it's down this time of day. But I went to eRail.in and put in PTK and JDNX and no trains show up?

Perhaps there are only passenger trains without reserved seats. I think those would not show on eRail.

steven_ber · Jul 19th, 2008, 16:40

I can't ever remember finding the trains on the Indian Railway website, even though one of the trains has First Class.

vsp27759 · Jul 19th, 2008, 17:53

Dear Steven,

In the latest Northern Zone Time Table, the Pathankot-Jogindernagar Passenger Trains have been listed, but none of them is having a Coach with Reservation Facility. Hence you cannot find them in IR.Website (or) E-Rail.

vasuki · Jul 19th, 2008, 19:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by gqsmoothie

The Pathankot to Joginder Nagar train isn't running anymore, right?

Last week I was in Kangra valley and saw the train chugging in. Found this link on the Himachal Tourism site. Himachal Tourism Pathankot office must be having updated information. Contact number: 0091-186-2220316

May 4th, 2008, 04:06	#61
Chewbacca Chewbacca Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: India, Maharashtra Posts: 1	Updated May 2008 This link has a nice picture gallery of the hill train "Pathankot-Kangra-Jogindernagar" http://sss.vn.ua/india/himachal/kang...in/indexen.htm The last picture in this gallery has the train schedule chart. (attached) Chewbacca Attached Thumbnails

Jun 18th, 2008, 18:04	#66
rangss Bulk Carrier Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,846	My IRFCA mates have enquired and confirmed that the Shimoga-Talguppa line is closed for gauge conversion now. I have covered a few interesting and scenic railway routes and made a report in my journal - http://cape2jat.blogspot.com __________________ ...and I took the road less travelled. Last edited by rangss : Jun 18th, 2008 at 18:24. Reason: Added information on blog

Jul 15th, 2008, 16:24	#68
safari vala Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 235	kangra rail good luck getting a seat an any toy train.

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brishti disMember Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: india Posts: 3,687	as advised by you mats... lets discuss ur southern sojourn in thishere thread one question: why mysore? topography in mainland karnataka can be avoided IMO. coastal and forest karnataka is more scenic. why not go directly to cochin from chennai, and hop onto the konkan railway there? travelling across tamil nad will be an interesting journey - i've done tamil nad by road, and i just love them rural places and folks there. and the cuisine... yum yum. it'll save you time, and in them saved days - you can visit places on coastal karnataka :brishti

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Kiran_Karkera Kiran_Express Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1	Hi Steven love your articles.I have been fortunate enough to have travelled through all states in India except Kashmir in trains. Wanted to check about the Shimoga-Talguppa Rail Bus. Is it still operational? I stay in B'lore - whats the best way to get to Jog Falls. Im travelling next month. Cheers.

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vsp27759 V.SRINIVASA PRASAD Join Date: May 2005 Location: HYDERABAD Posts: 2,724	Dear Rangss, Ours' was the last batch of IRFCA to travel by Rail Bus in April,2007. A few days later, this Section was closed

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gqsmoothie Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Raleigh NC USA Posts: 90	The Pathankot to Joginder Nagar train isn't running anymore, right?

Jul 19th, 2008, 02:19	#71
gqsmoothie Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Raleigh NC USA Posts: 90	Steven, Just tried to go to the IRCTC site but it's down this time of day. But I went to eRail.in and put in PTK and JDNX and no trains show up?

Jul 19th, 2008, 16:40	#73
steven_ber Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: South of England. Posts: 11,555	I can't ever remember finding the trains on the Indian Railway website, even though one of the trains has First Class.

Jul 19th, 2008, 17:53	#74
vsp27759 V.SRINIVASA PRASAD Join Date: May 2005 Location: HYDERABAD Posts: 2,724	Dear Steven, In the latest Northern Zone Time Table, the Pathankot-Jogindernagar Passenger Trains have been listed, but none of them is having a Coach with Reservation Facility. Hence you cannot find them in IR.Website (or) E-Rail.