Malangad Funicular Railway Opens: 2-Hour Climb Now 7 Minutes, Boosts Tourism
Kalyan Dombivli
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News18•19-01-2026, 10:57
Malangad Funicular Railway Opens: 2-Hour Climb Now 7 Minutes, Boosts Tourism
- •The funicular railway at Malangad, near Kalyan, has officially started operations, drastically cutting travel time.
- •Devotees can now reach Malangad in just 7 minutes, a journey that previously took a strenuous 2-hour climb.
- •Malangad, a significant religious site in Thane district, attracts both Hindu and Muslim pilgrims.
- •The project, initially proposed by former Ambernath MLA Kisan Kathore, faced delays but is now complete.
- •The service features two trains with two coaches each, capable of transporting 1200 passengers per hour, with plans for 24-hour operation.
Why It Matters: Malangad's new funicular railway transforms pilgrimage, reducing travel time to 7 minutes and boosting tourism.
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