Darjeeling toy train joyrides carried around 12,000 passengers and generated Rs 1.41 crore in revenue between October 1 and 21, 2026, a railway official said on October 22. The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway introduced special short-route services to accommodate increased tourist numbers.
Key Takeaways
- Joyrides generated Rs 1.41 crore during the first three weeks of October 2026.
- Special services have operated since October 1 to accommodate more tourists.
- The Kurseong–Mahanadi services include both steam and diesel options.
Table of Contents
- Darjeeling toy train revenue reflects three weeks of operations
- Short-route services expand the tourist offering
- Conclusion
Darjeeling toy train revenue reflects three weeks of operations
The passenger and revenue totals cover heritage joyrides during the 21-day period, rather than a full month or the railway’s entire operations. The passenger count was approximate.
The figures provide a snapshot of the tourist railway’s business during October. No comparable year-earlier total or operating-cost figure was disclosed, so the revenue does not establish either a growth rate or a profit result.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Special Darjeeling route | Joyrides between Darjeeling and Ghum. |
| Kurseong–Mahanadi steam service | One of the two round-trip services uses a steam locomotive. |
| Kurseong–Mahanadi diesel service | The other round-trip service uses a diesel engine. |
Short-route services expand the tourist offering
Since October 1, the railway has been running special joyrides between Darjeeling and Ghum, alongside two round trips between Kurseong and Mahanadi. The shorter routes allow visitors to experience the historic railway and the surrounding hills without taking a full-length journey.
The Darjeeling district administration’s guide to the heritage railway describes daily tourist trains between Darjeeling and Ghum and records the railway’s UNESCO World Heritage designation on December 2, 1999. That established tourist offering provides context for the seasonal services, rather than verification of the latest passenger and revenue totals.
The railway uses a narrow gauge of 610 millimetres and runs between New Jalpaiguri and Darjeeling in West Bengal. Its historic infrastructure is part of the attraction for visitors from India and abroad.
Conclusion
The Darjeeling toy train figures show revenue earned through October 21, with special short-route services already in operation. No end date for those services or date for the next operating update was announced.
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