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‘Van Rani’ chugs back to life at Mumbai's Sanjay Gandhi National Park, delighting visitors
Updated On: 06 April, 2026 09:14 AM IST | Mumbai | Sarthak Mehta
The beloved ‘Van Rani’ toy train at Sanjay Gandhi National Park has resumed operations after a short maintenance break. Visitors expressed joy as the ride returned, offering scenic views and a nostalgic experience, with full services expected to resume soon

The toy train at the Sanjay Gandhi National Park. PIC/SATEJ SHINDE
The iconic ‘Van Rani’ — the mini toy train at Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP) — has resumed its services on Sunday after a two-week maintenance halt. It was formally inaugurated on March 14 by MP Piyush Goyal but had stopped operations on March 23 due to a few mechanical issues. The train has been in service since its resumption on January 6 this year. Excited visitors at Krishnagiri station shared their experience with mid-day, reviewing their train rides.
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Visitors seen having fun on board Van Rani (jungle queen)
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