Van Rani — the mini-train attraction at Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP) with a project cost of over Rs 43 crore — continues to struggle with delayed repairs and maintenance. As of Tuesday, exactly one month after its formal inauguration, the mini-train service remains partially operational with one of the two trains serving visitors while the other one remains out of service due to pending part replacements.

The closed model red Van Rani broke down on March 23, with park officials expecting it to be back on track by April 9. A delay in supply of parts from the vendor — Khodal Corporation JV — has now shifted the tentative resumption date to April 20.