The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, popularly known as the "Toy Train," is one of India's most iconic mountain railways. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999, this narrow-gauge railway ...

The Mountain Railway of India consists of three railways: the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway located in the foothills of the Himalayas in West Bengal (Northeast India) having an area of 5.34 ha., the ...

What sets India’s railway story apart, making it a lesson for countries and regions with similar growth ambitions? The key lies in a public policy approach best summarised as: planning for the ...

It is part of the "Mountain Railways of India" group, which also includes the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway and the Kalka-Shimla Railway. Constructed by the British in 1908, this train is the only ...

Khardung La is among the most majestic mountain passes in India. Photo: iStock India's mountain passes offer some of the most thrilling and scenic road trips in the world. These high-altitude ...

Opened in 1881, its design applies bold and ingenious engineering solutions to the problem of establishing an effective rail link across a mountainous terrain of great beauty. The construction of the ...