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After 4 Years, Van Rani Makes A Comeback To Sanjay Gandhi National Park & Here’s All About It

Van Rani Sanjay Gandhi National Park

Good news, Mumbaikars! Van Rani has made a comeback to Mumbai’s Sanjay Gandhi National Park. The iconic toy train has come back in a new and eco-friendly avatar to make your visit to the national park even more exciting. Scroll on to know all about it.

Van Rani Returns To Sanjay Gandhi National Park

According to an IANS report, the Van Rani toy train has made a comeback after nearly four years at Sanjay Gandhi National Park in Borivali. The yellow-coloured jungle-themed train has now turned red and eco-friendly. Unlike the old version that used to run on diesel engines, the new trains are powered by electricity and have four bogies.

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The train now has an 80-passenger capacity and will run through Krishnagiri Upvan’s 5.5 sq km area. It has vista-dome coaches that will allow passengers to enjoy panoramic views of the national park from the train. These trains have been renovated with a budget of ₹40 crore, led by Rail India Technical and Economic Service (RITES).

Reports suggest that a second open-air toy train is also set to arrive soon! Authorities believe that these additions will help boost the number of children and families visiting the national park. Visitors will be able to enjoy the zoo and the natural diversity of the place as well.

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Why Was The Toy Train Service Suspended?

In May 2021, due to Cyclone Tauktae, Van Rani toy train services at Sanjay Gandhi National Park were suspended. The tracks of the toy train were destroyed. The authorities then decided to revamp the toy train and make it eco-friendly. Initially, it used to run on a 2.7 km-long stretch and pass through an artificial tunnel. It passes through a mini zoo, allowing passengers to see animals, birds and vegetation from the train itself.

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More details about the new train are awaited, but we are sure the city is going to love this new upgrade.

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