Bengaluru to introduce toy train service at Nandi Hills station: Details inside

Bengaluru division of South Western Railway is planning to launch a camping and toy train service, among other facilities at the beautiful Nandi Hills railway station. (Image: Christin Mathew Philip/Moneycontrol)

The project is progressing in two phases. Restoration work at Nandi station and the construction of a rail museum are currently under progress. "These are expected to be completed within six to seven months," said Kusuma Hariprasad, Additional Bengaluru Divisional Manager. (Image: Christin Mathew Philip/Moneycontrol)

The trains running between Bengaluru and Nandi Hills, which do not operate on Sundays, are: Train no. 06531/06532: Bengaluru Cantonment-Chikkaballapur- Cantonment, 06535/06538 Chikkaballapur-Bengaluru Cantonment-Chikkaballapur, 06587/06388: KSR Bengaluru City-Kolar-Bengaluru Cantonment, 06593/06594 Yeswantpur-Chikkaballapur- Yeswantpur, and 16549 KSR Bengaluru-Kolar. (Image: Christin Mathew Philip/Moneycontrol)

Hariprasad also further said that tourists and trekkers can visit, stay in camp tents, and explore the nearby areas. "We are inviting private firms to develop it. Around 50 people will be able to camp here at a time," she added. (Image: Christin Mathew Philip/Moneycontrol)