Guwahati, 5th October, 2026:
Northeast
Frontier Railway (NFR) organised the Sukna Station Mahotsav on 3rd October,
2026, to celebrate 146 years of the architectural heritage buildings of the
Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR), a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The programme
was graced by the General Manager of NFR, Shri Chetan Kumar Shrivastava and
several senior railway officials and distinguished dignitaries, highlighting
the railway’s commitment towards preserving its historic assets and promoting
community participation.
During
the celebration, the General Manager inaugurated the newly renovated Sukna
Museum, which showcases the rich history and operational legacy of DHR, and
released its first DHR Volume of Collector’s Edition related to its Heritage
and History. Students from Narayana School, Siliguri and Sukna School presented
vibrant cultural performances. Essay and drawing competitions were also
organised, with the top three winners in each category receiving DHR
certificates. Artist Ajay Sarkar presented a live nail art demonstration and
the artwork was formally handed over to the Station Manager of Sukna.
Following
the programme, the General Manager flagged off the 125 year old heritage
locomotive 780B and a flat wagon that has been restored after 36 years at the
historic Tindharia Railway Workshop. The Giddaypahar siding was also restored
and reopened after 21 years to strengthen operational capacity of DHR. A new barrack
for RPF was also inaugurated at Giddaypahar to improve facilities for security
personnel and support railway protection.
The
celebrations brought together heritage preservation, infrastructure development
and local participation for DHR. Through the restoration of vintage rolling
stock, renovation of heritage facilities and improvement of operational and
security infrastructure, NFR continues to safeguard DHR’s unique legacy while
supporting its continued service to the region as well the entire nation.
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