Return trains from Matheran depart astatine 2.45 p.m. and 4 pm, arriving successful Neral by 5.30 p.m. and 6.40 pm, respectively. (Wikimedia commons)
The Central Railway connected Wednesday restarted the Neral-Matheran bid work aft the months-long monsoon interruption since June, making it easier to scope Matheran — a fashionable elevation presumption adjacent Mumbai. The Neral-Matheran way present offers 2 regular trains each way. Trains from Neral permission astatine 8.50 americium and 10.25 am, reaching Matheran by 11.30 americium and 1.05 pm.
Return trains from Matheran depart astatine 2.45 p.m. and 4 pm, arriving successful Neral by 5.30 p.m. and 6.40 pm, respectively. These trains person six coaches, including 3 second-class, 1 first-class, and 2 luggage vans.
In summation to the main route, the shorter Aman Lodge-Matheran shuttle work has besides resumed. This shuttle runs six times regular successful each direction, making question convenient for some section residents and tourists. Shuttles from Matheran commencement astatine 8.20 americium and tally until 5.20 pm, portion those from Aman Lodge presumption statesman astatine 8.45 americium and run until 5.45 pm.
For play visitors, Central Railway has added 2 peculiar shuttles. These permission Matheran astatine 10.05 americium and 1.10 pm, returning from Aman Lodge astatine 10.30 americium and 1.35 pm. Like the main trains, these shuttles connection some 2nd and first-class options with luggage space.
These bid services are expected to marque question easier for some tourists and locals, boosting Matheran’s tourism and easing commutes. They besides supply a scenic, hassle-free alternate to roadworthy travel, reconnecting this unsocial eco-sensitive elevation presumption with adjacent cities successful Maharashtra.