DHRS News from the Line & Press Release Page Press releases from Indian Newspapers Notice to Travellers (Information correct at 24 August 2008) The DHR is set to resume its toy train services from New Jalpaiguri to the hills  by 1st September , hoping to cash in on the tourist rush during Puja. The department may also run two trains daily from the plains to the hills and back instead of the usual one (see Indian Newspapers for details) Joy Train trips and services between Darjeeling and Kurseong resumed on 22 July. 2D/10D departs Darjeeling at 1015 and arrives at Kurseong at 1310. 1D/9D departs Kurseong at 1500 and arrives at Darjeeling at 1750. Services between Kurseong and Siliguri/New Jalpaiguri remain suspended due to a severe land slip between Tindharia and Rangtong. It is hoped to complete repairs and resume through working by 31 August. Political tensions in the region remain high and intending passengers are advised to contact their travel agent for the latest information, or to check the Indian Railways DHR web site at www.dhr.in  or to contact the Director DHR at director@dhr.in  - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The New General Manager for the Northeast Frontier Railway is Shri Ashutosh Swami DHR Landslide and Partial Destruction of Darjeeling Locomotive Shed 17th July 2007 Another major landslide which damaged more than 40% of the Darjeeling Loco Shed Reported by Subrato Nath, Director of the DHR, Click here for photos New Proposed line extension to Tiger Hill Read about this proposed new route of the DHR to Tiger Hill (8482ft asl) in this press cutting from The Telegraph, Calcutta, Indian Newspaper (PDF format displayed in a new page) It is also reported that a number of new railway lines in the North of India are being considered by Indian Railways to counter the infrastructure developments by China with the building of railway lines and roads in Tibet. These include a broad-gauge (narrow-gauge ?) line from NJP/Siliguri via Rangpo to Gangtok in the Sikkim Himalayas. (New Teesta Valley line ?) New Director - Manager for the DHR Appointed Shri Subrato Nath has been appointed as the Director for the DHR for the next 3 years Subrato Nath is in England for the IATM conference in York, his first visit of the week was to join members of the DHRS at The Beeches Light Railway in Oxfordshire on Sunday 10th June. Shri Subrato Nath had a great day experiencing No. 19 in action on the steeply graded track and even had chance do have the regulator for a few laps of the track. For more details click here. DHR Art Competition and Prizegiving 2006 During 2006 the DHRS sponsored an art competition, held in 30 different schools in the Darjeeling area. The competition itself took place in mid-2006, with over 300 school students taking part. The prize giving was held on November 3rd 2006. For more details click here Photograph of members of the Indian Railways investigation team into the running of narrow gauge coal & oil fired loco’s. 28th June 2007 Photo of the MG Steam Experience at Siliguri on 11th February 2007 Photos from this February's Darjeeling at Leisure Tour by Dave Priestley Photos of Steam on 3 Gauages, the DHR and Calcutta The Chunabhati School Project 1st February 2007 Visit by officers of Indian Railways on a fact finding tour of the UK

Notes for Editors The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway Society was formed in 1997. It has over 800 members in 24 countries. Its web site is at www.dhrs.org & www.dhrs.org.uk The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway opened in 1881. It is one of only three railways in the World designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. The line from New Jalpaiguri to Darjeeling is 55 miles long and rises to over 7,400ft. For more information please contact Paul Whittle, Public Relations Officer on: 01932 346549 pro@dhrs.org Reports from the Line - How You Can Help The DHRS welcomes factual, current information from recent visitors to the line. Information should include dates, locations, locomotive and carriage details, and timings. Any other more general information e.g. special workings is also welcome. If photographs are available for the use of the Society, please detail them (but do not send them until requested). Reports should be sent to "darjmpm@dhrs.org" and will always be acknowledged. Any reports or photos used will be credited.