Darjeeling Himalayan Railway Carries 12,000 Passengers, Earns Rs 1.41 Crore in October
The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR) carried approximately 12,000 passengers on heritage toy train joyrides between October 1 and 21, generating Rs 1.41 crore in revenue. To accommodate increased tourist numbers, DHR introduced special joyride services on shorter routes, including trips between Darjeeling and Ghum and two round trips between Kurseong and Mahanadi. These services feature both steam and diesel locomotives, offering visitors scenic views of the Darjeeling hills, a popular tourist destination.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (59/100). Lens Score 34/100.
Outlets measured: economictimes, news18. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–68/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 22 Oct, 12:18 pm. Other outlets followed.
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