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KURSEONG | 3 OCTOBER 2026
The iconic Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR), a UNESCO World Heritage Site, hosted a grand celebration today with the Sukna Station Mahotsav, marking a historic milestone of 146 years of its architectural heritage buildings. The event was graced by the General Manager (GM) of Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), Chetan Kumar Shrivastava alongside senior railway officials and distinguished dignitaries.
Key Highlights of the Sukna Station Mahotsav:
Museum Inauguration: The General Manager of NFR officially inaugurated the newly renovated Sukna Museum, dedicated to preserving and showcasing the rich history and operational legacy of the hill railway.
Book Release: The official release of the DHR Vol 1 book, Heritage and History DHR Collector’s Edition was conducted at Sukna by the General Manager.
Cultural Performances: The Mahotsav featured vibrant cultural programs presented by students from Narayana School (Siliguri), Techno India Group Public School and Sukna School, celebrating local arts and youth engagement.
Student Competitions: An essay and drawing competition was held for participating students with the top three winners in each category presented with official DHR certificates.
Live Art Presentation: Renowned artist Ajay Sarkar performed a unique live nail art demonstration which was formally presented to Tapan Malakar, Station Master (SM) of Sukna.
Infrastructure Developments and Flag-Off Ceremonies:
Following the celebrations at Sukna, a series of important operational milestones and infrastructure inaugurations took place across the section:
Locomotive & Wagon Flag-Off: The General Manager and accompanying officials flagged off the 125-year-old heritage locomotive 780B at the historic Tindharia Workshop, alongside a flat wagon successfully restored after 36 years.
Siding Opening: The formal opening and restoration of the Giddaypahar siding revived after 21 years was successfully conducted to bolster operational capacities.
RPF Barrack Inauguration: A new Railway Protection Force (RPF) barrack was officially inaugurated at Giddaypahar to enhance regional security infrastructure.
The day’s events successfully highlighted Northeast Frontier Railway’s dedication to honoring the rich legacy of DHR’s historic buildings and vintage locomotives while simultaneously upgrading modern infrastructure and strengthening community ties.
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