Thousands of tourists visiting Matheran will be glad to know that the funicular railway (cable car) planned for the town has received a boost. The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has floated tenders inviting bids for building the 1.25-km line from Dodhani village to Malliot Spring point near Sunset Point.

The Rs 67-crore project has been in the offing for several years but was given an impetus when the MMRDA took upon itself the task of being the implementing authority. The line will have two cars to carry both people and goods.