'Van Rani' toy train to make grand return with Vistadome coaches

A revamped “Van Rani”, the toy train which was a huge attraction for visitors to Mumbai’s Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP), is set to make a comeback soon with Vistadome coaches, offering a scenic ride through the forest in the middle of the metropolis.

- PRESS TRUST OF INDIA

Trial runs of the first Vistadome toy train in the park, with glass roofs and wide side windows, commenced June 30, 2025, with a successful full-capacity trial completed July 5. Daily technical verifications concluded July 25.

The train, whose services were suspended four years ago, is likely to be reintroduced for SGNP visitors soon, according to the office of local BJP MP and Union minister Piyush Goyal, who is instrumental in getting back the iconic train in the national park, a vast expanse of forest nestled in the heart of Mumbai in suburban Borivali.

One of the key attractions of the park, which houses a wide array of plant, animal and bird species besides ancient caves, the revamped toy train is set to provide an elating and exciting experience to visitors, especially children.