Matheran Hill Railway (Toytrain)

MHR: Matheran Hill RailwayBuilt By: Adamjee Peerboy
Gauge: 2ft
Total Distance: 21km (Neral to Matheran)
Stations: Neral, Jummapatti, Waterpipe, Aman Lodge, Matheran
Time: 2 to 2.5 Hrs
Tunnel: 1 (One Kiss Tunnel)
Fare: Given in card below
Altitude Gain: 800m above sea level
Loco: Steam to Diesel
Operator: Central Railway
Cost: 1600000 INR
Opened: 1907

Status(2023): Operational

Coaches: First Class, Second Class, Vista Dome, Deluxe Saloon

There are two services a day from Neral to Matheran and back and multiple services to and from Aman Lodge station.

There is one coach of first class and three coaches of second class.
One have to lineup at the ticket window which preopens 45 minutes before the train time. There is separate queue for buying first class tickets.

"Recently, Central Railway announced the attachment of a special AC (Air Conditioned) saloon coach to the Matheran Toy train. "The AC saloon coach attached to the toy train will be an eight-seater coach and will be available for booking from Neral to Matheran and back on a round trip basis for the same day as well as for overnight stay," CR said."

NOTE: Ticket counter will open 45mins before departure time

            Only 4 tickets per person will be given

            NO ONLINE OR ADVANCE BOOKINGS FOR TOYTRAINS

Matheran Toytrain Ticket Fare Rate 2023

Matheran Toytrain Timetable (2023) Timings

From Aman Lodge - Matheran - Aman Lodge

From Neral                             To Matheran

8:50 Morning (AM)           11:30 Morning (AM)

10:25 Morning (AM)         1:05 Afternoon (PM) 

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From Matheran                       To Neral

2:45 Aternoon (PM)          5:30 Afternoon (PM)

4:00 Afternoon (PM)         7:00 Evening (PM) 

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