This is India's slowest train, it covers 46 kilometers in five hours... then why is there so much crowd

This train starts its journey from Mettupalayam station situated in the foothills of Nilgiri and ends at Ooty station in Tamil Nadu. Its coaches are painted in blue and cream and are mostly made of wood. This train takes about five hours to cover a distance of just 46 kilometers.

It is not easy to find moments of peace in today's fast-paced life. Everyone is in some hurry or another. Most people take express trains and flights to go somewhere, so that they can reach their destination as soon as possible. But do you know that there is a train in India that is considered the slowest? In this train, you get to see beautiful views of nature along with comfort. Let's know about this train

This passenger train runs at a very slow speed from Mettupalayam to Ooty, it is also called the Mettupalayam-Ooty passenger train. This train running from Mettupalayam to Ooty is considered to be the slowest train in India, but this train makes every moment of your journey special. This train takes about five hours to cover a distance of just 46 kilometers.

Where does the train pass through?

The Nilgiri Mountain Railway, also known as the Ooty Toy Train, is considered to be the slowest train in India. It runs between Mettupalayam and Udagamandalam (Ooty) and takes about 5 hours to cover a distance of 46 km at a speed of about 9 km per hour. It is about 16 times slower than the fastest trains in the country, but its specialty is that this journey gives the passengers a unique experience of passing through beautiful hill stations like Keller, Coonoor, Wellington, Lovedale, and Fern Hill. Even though this train runs very slowly, its specialty is that the passengers can comfortably enjoy the peaceful and beautiful views on the way.

How many heavens does it pass through?

This train starts its journey from Mettupalayam station situated in the foothills of Nilgiri and ends at Ooty station in Tamil Nadu. Its coaches are painted in blue and cream and are mostly made of wood. Due to large windows, passengers are able to enjoy the mountains and green views throughout the journey. This train runs on the Nilgiri Mountain Railway meter gauge track, where there are 16 tunnels, 250 bridges, and more than 200 turns. Due to these reasons, this train runs very slowly and makes the journey a special experience.

When did it start being made?

The Nilgiri Mountain Railway was first suggested in 1854, but due to the difficult mountainous terrain, its construction could start only in 1891, and it was completed in 1908. This is the only rack railway in the country, which still runs on old steam engines and gives passengers a glimpse of the past. This train operated by the South Railway is still a special experience for people. In 2005, UNESCO gave it the status of a World Heritage Site and recognized it as an extension of the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway.

What time does the train leave?

There are two types of seats in this train: 72 seats in first class and 100 seats in general class. In view of the increasing crowd of tourists, an additional coach was added in the year 2016. This train departs from Mettupalayam at 7:10 am and reaches Ooty at around 12 noon. On the return, it leaves Ooty at 2 pm and reaches Mettupalayam by 5:30 pm. Passengers can easily book its tickets online from the IRCTC website.

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