Hi Sumit! As of now, the toy train services were suspended in August 2019. The zonal railway announced that the toy train service between Aman Lodge and Matheran will resume from 3rd January 2020. The first train will depart from Matheran at 8.15 am, and the last will run from Aman Lodge at 5.35 pm. Happy Travelling!
Hi Sumit,
Just for your information as per latest updates since Aug 2019 toy trains from Neral to Matheran had been stopped again. Alternatively you can opt to ride from Aman lodge to Matheran with following trains. 52147 AMAN 10.30 MAE 10.45
52103 AMAN 11.04 MAE 11.2
52149 AMAN 11.45 MAE 12
52151 AMAN 13.00 MAE 13.15
52153 AMAN 13.40 MAE 13.55
52155 AMAN 14.50 MAE 15.05
52159 AMAN 15.40 MAE 15.58
52157 AMAN 15.45 MAE 16 on sat Sunday additional trains..
52163 AMAN 17.15 MAE 17.33
52161 AMAN 17.45 MAE 18.03
52165 AMAN 18.05 MAE 18.23 Aman lodge is entry point to Matheran beyond this point no vehicle is allowed... You have to buy matheran entry ticket (around Rs. 50/- here) and than you can buy train tickets here... for better view and enjoying nature you can also opt to walk along the railway track ...it is approx 3-4 km walk.. but believe me you will surely enjoy it.. For getting to amanlogde you can get shared ride in Jeeps and Vans from Neral..They may charge you Rs.50/-