A man sits alone on a bench at the misty Darjeeling Railway Station.
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NFR Rebuilds 146-Year-Old Sukna Station to Safeguard Darjeeling Toy Train Heritage

Northeast Frontier Railway rebuilt the 146-year-old Sukna station, launching tourist-focused measures as passenger traffic surges, to protect the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway Toy Train legacy.

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Northeast Frontier Railway has reconstructed the 146-year-old Sukna railway station, a historic stop on the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, to preserve the iconic Toy Train heritage.

The rebuild is paired with a range of tourist‑centric initiatives introduced as passenger footfall reaches record levels, aiming to draw more visitors to the line.

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Officials say the project demonstrates a commitment to protecting the railway’s legacy while capitalising on its popularity for regional tourism.

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