Title - Toy train monsoon trials off to slow start

MUMBAI: Trials carried out by Central Railway (CR) on Friday to establish the feasibility of toy train services between the 3-km Aman Lodge and Matheran section during the monsoon season proved inconclusive.Trials will continue on Saturday, after which a report will be submitted to the commissioner of railway safety (CRS), Central Circle, whose approval is mandatory to run services during monsoon.A senior official said, "On Friday, we realized that cloud formation and fog in hilly areas affects visibility. It would not be possible to run trains due to poor visibility if there is cloud formation. We can still run the service at such places by instructing the engine driver to halt the train till visibility improves." The other area of concern was the effectiveness of the braking system during heavy rains.The areas of concern during Friday's trials were the braking system and visibility during the rains