Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) will run the vistadome coach six days a week, instead of three days, during the Puja season because of an overwhelming response to the ride, which was introduced a month back.
The vistadome coach will not roll out on Thursdays.
The ride between New Jalpaiguri and Alipurduar stations covers around 168km through picturesque forests and tea gardens of the Dooars.
Guneet Kaur, chief public relations officer of NFR, said: “From October 6, vistadome coaches will run six days a week till October 18. We will take a further call depending on the unfolding situation.”
The service, which started on August 29, was available on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
“From October 6, it will run on all days except Thursdays. The decision has been taken because of the good response the service has drawn,” said a railway official.
Vistadome coaches allow a 360-degree view.
The ride through the Dooars passes through the Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary, Gorumara National Park, Jaldapara National Park and the Buxa Tiger Reserve.
