Mettupalayam-Ooty Nilgiri passenger : slowest train in India
Doodlebrary
- The Mettupalayam-Ooty Nilgiri Passenger is not necessarily the slowest train in India, but it is one of the slowest passenger trains due to the hilly terrain it operates in.
- The Nilgiri Passenger, also known as the Nilgiri Mountain Railway, runs from Mettupalayam to Ooty in the Nilgiri Hills of Tamil Nadu, India.
- The train covers a distance of approximately 46 kilometers (28.5 miles) and is famous for its scenic beauty and its slow pace.
- The Nilgiri Passenger, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, travels at a leisurely pace through steep and winding tracks, negotiating sharp curves and steep gradients.
- This is done to ensure safety in the hilly terrain, and passengers can enjoy the beautiful landscapes during the journey.
- While it may not be the absolute slowest train in India, it is certainly one of the most leisurely and picturesque train journeys in the country.
