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Sir Mark Tully KBE 1935-2026
It is with deepest regret that we have heard of the death today in hospital in New Delhi of Mark Tully.
He had been our Patron for over 20 years and was a constant and invaluable source of support, advice,
and wise counsel.
Our most sincere condolences go to his family and loved ones.
There will be a full tribute in the next issue of the ‘Darjeeling Mail’.
David Mead
Chairman
Darjeeling Himalayan Railway Society
25 January 2026
(see https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cgjw0w0qq4wo)
Proposed DHR Freight Train Charter Tour
DHRS Member Dan Holbrook hopes to arrange a one-week tour in late May and seeks expressions of interest. Although freight charters were briefly revived in late 2016 (after persistent lobbying by DHRS) they are now a very rare event.
The tour, supported by Partha Roy at The Cindrella, Siliguri, would include a steam-hauled dining train, three days of a steam-hauled freight train from Siliguri to Darjeeling, tours of Tindharia Works and hotels for six nights in Siliguri, Kurseong and Darjeeling. Cost would be approximately £1,600 (ex Bagdogra Airport with tour members arranging their own independent air travel to/from Bagdogra).
Enquiries and expressions of interest should be sent to Dan Holbrook at holbrookrer@outlook.com or 07939 514070 by no later than 20 March 2026.
Photo Credit – Anurag Lakandri
The DHRS AGM
is booked for
Saturday
9th May 2026
usual venue
see details in the February Darjeeling Mail