Indian Railways has decided to run a fully reserve ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ Special Train from Mettupalayam to Udagamandalam which is one way, the UNESCO heritage site of Nilgiri Mountain Railway (NMR) section, on Gandhi Jayanti, 2nd October 2021.
Udhagamandalam, popularly call Ooty by tourists, is the Queen of Hill Stations in Tamil Nadu.
According to a press release issued by the Southern Railway zone this will be part of an activity to commemorate 75 years of Indian Independence being coordinated by the Ministry of Culture.
The train no. 06147, will have 4 coaches, offering 72 first class seats and 100 second class seats.
Advance Reservations for travel by special train have already started.
About ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’
Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav is an initiative of the Government of India to celebrate and commemorate 75 years of progressive India and the glorious history of its people, culture and achievements.
This Mahotsav is dedicated to the people of India who have not only been instrumental in bringing India thus far in its evolutionary journey, but also hold within them the power and potential to enable Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of activating India 2.0 by the spirit of Atmanirbhar Bharat.
All Details about ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’
Date
‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ Special Train from Mettupalayam to Udagamandalam (Ooty) on 2nd October 2021.
Time
Train No.06147 Mettupalayam – Udagamandalam ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ Special Train will leave Mettupalayam at 09.10 hrs. on 2nd October 2021.
Route and Stoppage
Enroute to Udagamandalam, the train will have only one stoppage at Coonoor.
The ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ Special Train will reach Coonoor at 12.30 hrs.
Leaving Coonoor at 12.55 hrs, the ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ Special Train will reach Udagamandalam at 14.25 hrs same day.
Seating Capacity
The train no. 06147, will have 4 coaches which have 72 first class seats and 100 second class seats.
Fares
- The fares for travel by the ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ Special Train are the same as that of the NMR weekly Special Train.
- From Mettupalayam to Coonoor: Rs. 1,100 for First Class and Rs. 800 for Second Class.
- From Mettupalayam to Udagamandalam: Rs.1,450 for First Class and Rs. 1,050 for Second Class.
- From Coonoor to Udagamandalam: Rs.550 for First Class and Rs.450 for Second Class.
- The fares are excluding GST and Reservation Charges.
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