The century-old Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR), which draws thousands of toy train enthusiasts to the hills, will introduce three new diesel locos during this upcoming summer tourist season.

Travelling by train is not just a means of getting from point A to point B; it's an immersive journey that combines luxury, scenic beauty, and cultural exploration. Below is a curated list of the ...

To explore this potential, The Himalayan Times spoke to Ashish Gajurel ... How does the Bathnaha-Nepal Customs Yard railway link change the game for trade and logistics? Road transport has ...

Stephenson’s Locomotion No. 1 is significant because it was the first steam locomotive to haul a passenger train on a public railway. It operated on the Stockton and Darlington Railway ...

"With bidding open and welcome to the public, it’s a fantastic opportunity for anyone looking for quality used railway stock.” The auction catalogue is available to view online via www.wilsonsauctions ...

They have become particularly popular in the UK, from where the brand originated, before being reinvented in Chennai in India. The 411 Himalayan is much loved. It utilises a long-stroke single motor ...

Canadian National Railway Company (CN) announced the launch of a new medium horsepower hybrid electric locomotive pilot project on Jan. 16. The project, developed in collaboration with Knoxville ...

This book, from the Publisher’s ‘Locomotive Portfolios’ series, describes the locomotives of the Somerset & Dorset Railway, its history, and significant people involved in its development, as well as ...

In Russia’s Saint Petersburg, a 3M62U railway locomotive used to support the logistics of the Russian army, was destroyed. The Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine ...

It has been a few months since you last read a Himalayan report, and I must take some of the blame. Between a prolonged period of illness and some intense travel, the bike hasn’t received the ...

The Jubilee loco, which will come to the NYMR off the back of the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway, will haul trains between the 5th and 13th April 2025. These will be standard services, allowing the ...