Two indigenous toy trains to be launched at Kankaria Lakefront during Diwali

The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) will introduce two new toy trains, developed using indigenous technology, at Kankaria Lake during the Diwali festival. Standing Committee Chairman Kamlesh Patel stated on Thursday that these new trains will replace the existing foreign-made 'Atal Express'.

Both trains have been purchased for a total of ₹3.59 crore, which is significantly lower than the approximately ₹8 crore spent on the previously imported train. Trial runs for both trains have been completed, and necessary procedures, including police verification, are currently underway. The trains will be opened to visitors once all formalities are completed.

AMC stated that this initiative is in line with the vision of 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' and 'Make in India', aiming to promote indigenous production while reducing procurement costs.

According to a report by DeshGujarat, the Atal Express was launched in 2008 and has been a center of attraction for residents of Ahmedabad and tourists for nearly two decades.