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Nilgiri Mountain Railway: 127 Years On, Tourist Facilities Remain Inadequate
🗓 16 Jun 2026, 04:17 PM
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The 127-year-old Nilgiri Mountain Railway is facing criticism over inadequate tourist facilities. Tourists and enthusiasts have urged Southern Railway to improve basic amenities like drinking water and toilets at stations between Mettupalayam and Coonoor.
The historic Nilgiri Mountain Railway, which has been operational for 127 years, is currently grappling with significant shortcomings in its tourist amenities. Visitors and railway enthusiasts have highlighted the pressing need for better essential services, specifically citing the lack of adequate drinking water and toilet facilities.
These concerns primarily pertain to the stations situated along the scenic route between Mettupalayam and Coonoor. A collective appeal has been made to the Southern Railway zone to address these deficiencies promptly, aiming to enhance the overall experience for passengers.
Despite its long-standing legacy and status as a popular attraction, the railway's infrastructure for tourist comfort appears to have fallen behind expectations. The call for improvements underscores the importance of maintaining basic conveniences for those who travel on this historic line.
These concerns primarily pertain to the stations situated along the scenic route between Mettupalayam and Coonoor. A collective appeal has been made to the Southern Railway zone to address these deficiencies promptly, aiming to enhance the overall experience for passengers.
Despite its long-standing legacy and status as a popular attraction, the railway's infrastructure for tourist comfort appears to have fallen behind expectations. The call for improvements underscores the importance of maintaining basic conveniences for those who travel on this historic line.