This Is India's Slowest Train - Takes 5 Hours To Cover 48Km Distance But Always Remains Full Of Passengers

India's slowest train, the Nilgiri Mountain Express, takes 5 hours to cover a distance of 46 km. This train journeys through the scenic Nilgiri hills, crossing dense forests, waterfalls, 16 tunnels, and over 250 bridges to reach its destination.

The train has earned the title of the slowest train in both India and the world. It is so slow that it takes 5 hours to cover a distance of 46 km with an average speed of 9 kmph. Despite being this slow, there is still a high demand for tickets on this train.

Reportedly, the train attracts a great deal of interest from people worldwide. It has become a favourite among travellers, who eagerly wait for the opportunity to experience its journey. The train's scenic route is even more stunning than its destination, making the journey itself the main attraction.

The Nilgiri Mountain Express, which travels from Mettupalayam Station in Tamil Nadu to Ooty's Udhagamandalam Station, passes through the stations of Kallar, Coonoor, Wellington, Lovedale, and Ooty. 

This train has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site and was originally inaugurated during the British era in 1899.

The Nilgiri Mountain Railway travels at a speed of 9 km/h, taking 5 hours to cover a distance of 46 km and this makes it about 18 times slower than the country's fastest train.