Kurseong railway station, Darjeeling Himalayan Railway. | RAI RAIL FAN

The UNESCO World Heritage Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR) has appointed its first-ever woman Travelling Ticket Examiner (TTE) in its 145-year history. Sarita Yolmo, a veteran of the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), took charge of the toy train from New Jalpaiguri to Darjeeling on 5 February. Despite being from Darjeeling, Yolmo had previously only travelled as a passenger, making her debut in this historic role both thrilling and nerve-wracking. DHR officials, including Prateeksha Chhetri, c

Darjeeling Himalayan Railway - History and heritage! | Ashwini Vaishnaw

🚂 Witness a piece of living history! Watch the iconic Darjeeling Himalayan Railway steam locomotive in action as railway workers manually sand the tracks — a traditional technique used to improve traction on steep gradients. 🌄 This rare glimpse into the engineering marvels of the Himalayas is a tribute to India's rich railway heritage and the legendary Toy Train. 📍Location: Darjeeling, India 🎥 Manual track sanding | Steam power | Heritage railways. By Ghumte Raho @ghumte_raho_ #DarjeelingHim