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Our aim is to have regular steam locomotive operations on this section. He said, "Even if this plan does not materialise, we will have the steam locomotive operations for a short distance near Kalakund station. This 9.5 km long meter-gauge rail section has become popular among passengers ever since it was opened for public on December 25, 2018. This would be an addition in this heritage project and also help us promote tourism," he said.Divisional officials were however, apprehensive about regular operations of the locomotive due to the presence of ghat section between Patapani and Kalakund railway stations. If everything goes as per our plan, it can also be included in the heritage project," he said.The railways is observing February as heritage month and to mark this occasion, a ceremonial run was organised by the railways on Patalpani and Kalakund rail section on Tuesday..