Matheran train

kailash35 · Dec 22nd, 2006, 12:55

Hello,

Read this information :

PLEASE NOTE THE NERAL MATHERAN MOUNTAIN TOY TRAIN IS NOT OPERATIONAL DUE TO HEAVY MONSOON DAMAGE AND ONGOING REPAIRS. We hope it will be operational by December 2006 (here)

Is there any update?

Also I found the time table only on IM in some of Steven's posts.
When I log on IRCTC, can't find them. so ,where to find them on the web?

thank you,
kailash

anindya911 · Dec 22nd, 2006, 16:04

Hi,

Till date no efforts have been taken to repair the extensively damaged rail route.

It must be sitting somewhere in the dust covered file store room of some non-descriptive railway office, awaiting....

praks · Dec 22nd, 2006, 16:44

I was in Matheran just two days ago and it looks like it will be quite a while before the Neral-Matheran train service resumes. The damage to the tracks due to landslides has been extensive and will take quite a long time to repair, maybe another year or so, although I was told that the service is expected to resume in April 2007.

kailash35 · Dec 22nd, 2006, 17:00

First hand information from two Mumbai Indiamikers!

Thanks a lot

shahronakm · Dec 22nd, 2006, 17:11

It's taking much longer then it should take. With new technology you can lay new treks in this much time (It's been alomost 1.1/2 year since the floods) but it seems the authorities are not serious. Even the hotel assocation of matheran are not following up with authorities.

Around one month back there was an article which said that train service should start by Feb 07. Let's hope they start the same before the Summer season starts.

Ronak.

smo · Mar 4th, 2007, 18:15

Any update on this train track ?
My friend wants spend a day or two near Mumbai on his return trip at end of March 07. I suggested this train, but found this thread.

noflylist · Mar 4th, 2007, 19:37

That rules out Matheran for me! Unless train starts

steven_ber · Mar 4th, 2007, 19:42

I'm sure I saw a post saying the train had started again, do a search for 'Neral' see if that finds it.

noflylist · Mar 4th, 2007, 19:58

that news item was for train going half way upto midway station of jhumabhati, specially chartered by british tourists for a day

noflylist · Mar 4th, 2007, 20:15

My apologies, I found this link where it showed schedule for April 5 for me. It is an Indian railway site. So train may have restarted after all!!!

http://www.trainenquiry.com/TrainsBe...THERAN%2c+MAE+

Train Info:
NRL to MAE 601CR

When I try train running info the train shows as per schedule, when I try fare info, it says train cancelled. Help!!!

steven_ber · Mar 4th, 2007, 20:39

I didn't think there were any bookable classes on those trains, but no time to look into it at the moment.

noflylist · Mar 5th, 2007, 02:08

I have emailed couple of Matheran hotels (Lords and Regal), I hope they email me back with train update.

Update: One email bounced! One to go

noflylist · Mar 5th, 2007, 08:38

Here is the message I got from Lords Central Hotel in Matheran:
Repairs to the 32 kilometer track section on the Neral Matheran line has almost been completed.Currently safety trials are being conducted.
We expect the regular services to start by end March or early April. But nothing definite.
So it does not look good for next month or so, considering Indian beaurocracy, So sorry

smo · Mar 5th, 2007, 10:09

Thanks all for the update.

shahronakm · Mar 5th, 2007, 18:25

According to today's Mumbai Mirror the train is going to start from today & will operate fully ffrom tomorrow i.e. 6.3.2007.

Here is link to full story.

http://www.mumbaimirror.com/net/mmpa...87 505cdb0376

Ronak.

Dec 22nd, 2006, 12:55	#1
kailash35 Kailash in India Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Belgium Posts: 249	Matheran train Hello, Read this information : PLEASE NOTE THE NERAL MATHERAN MOUNTAIN TOY TRAIN IS NOT OPERATIONAL DUE TO HEAVY MONSOON DAMAGE AND ONGOING REPAIRS. We hope it will be operational by December 2006 (here) Is there any update? Also I found the time table only on IM in some of Steven's posts. When I log on IRCTC, can't find them. so ,where to find them on the web? thank you, kailash Last edited by machadinha : Dec 24th, 2006 at 08:41. Reason: moved to maharashtra forum

Dec 22nd, 2006, 16:04	#2
anindya911 Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 364	Hi, Till date no efforts have been taken to repair the extensively damaged rail route. It must be sitting somewhere in the dust covered file store room of some non-descriptive railway office, awaiting.... __________________ Let Your mind roam ... and the body will follow!

Dec 22nd, 2006, 17:11	#5
shahronakm Maha Guru Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 1,377	It's taking much longer then it should take. With new technology you can lay new treks in this much time (It's been alomost 1.1/2 year since the floods) but it seems the authorities are not serious. Even the hotel assocation of matheran are not following up with authorities. Around one month back there was an article which said that train service should start by Feb 07. Let's hope they start the same before the Summer season starts. Ronak. __________________ My Picture Gallery

Mar 4th, 2007, 18:15	#6
smo Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: India Posts: 69	Any update on this train track ? My friend wants spend a day or two near Mumbai on his return trip at end of March 07. I suggested this train, but found this thread. __________________ India travel destinations

Mar 4th, 2007, 19:42	#8
steven_ber Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: London, England. Posts: 8,877	I'm sure I saw a post saying the train had started again, do a search for 'Neral' see if that finds it. __________________ . How to get helpful replies to your transport/Itinerary questions. Train information.

Dec 22nd, 2006, 16:44	#3
praks Senile Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 311	I was in Matheran just two days ago and it looks like it will be quite a while before the Neral-Matheran train service resumes. The damage to the tracks due to landslides has been extensive and will take quite a long time to repair, maybe another year or so, although I was told that the service is expected to resume in April 2007.

Dec 22nd, 2006, 17:00	#4
kailash35 Kailash in India Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Belgium Posts: 249	First hand information from two Mumbai Indiamikers! Thanks a lot

Mar 4th, 2007, 19:37	#7
noflylist Account Closed on User's Request Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 840	That rules out Matheran for me! Unless train starts

Mar 4th, 2007, 19:58	#9
noflylist Account Closed on User's Request Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 840	that news item was for train going half way upto midway station of jhumabhati, specially chartered by british tourists for a day

Mar 4th, 2007, 20:15	#10
noflylist Account Closed on User's Request Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 840	My apologies, I found this link where it showed schedule for April 5 for me. It is an Indian railway site. So train may have restarted after all!!! http://www.trainenquiry.com/TrainsBe...THERAN%2c+MAE+ Train Info: NRL to MAE 601CR When I try train running info the train shows as per schedule, when I try fare info, it says train cancelled. Help!!!

Mar 4th, 2007, 20:39	#11
steven_ber Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: London, England. Posts: 8,877	I didn't think there were any bookable classes on those trains, but no time to look into it at the moment.

Mar 5th, 2007, 02:08	#12
noflylist Account Closed on User's Request Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 840	I have emailed couple of Matheran hotels (Lords and Regal), I hope they email me back with train update. Update: One email bounced! One to go

Mar 5th, 2007, 08:38	#13
noflylist Account Closed on User's Request Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 840	Here is the message I got from Lords Central Hotel in Matheran: Repairs to the 32 kilometer track section on the Neral Matheran line has almost been completed.Currently safety trials are being conducted. We expect the regular services to start by end March or early April. But nothing definite. So it does not look good for next month or so, considering Indian beaurocracy, So sorry

Mar 5th, 2007, 10:09	#14
smo Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: India Posts: 69	Thanks all for the update.

Mar 5th, 2007, 18:25	#15
shahronakm Maha Guru Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 1,377	Good News According to today's Mumbai Mirror the train is going to start from today & will operate fully ffrom tomorrow i.e. 6.3.2007. Here is link to full story. http://www.mumbaimirror.com/net/mmpa...87 505cdb0376 Ronak.

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