On Wednesday night, heavy debris caused by rain blocked the Kalka-Shimla rail line, delaying five trains. The debris, including a large amount of mud, blocked the railway track between Sanwara and Koti stations. The blockage also impacted a culvert. After clearing the track, the trains were allowed to resume their...
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journeys.

A landslide near kilometer 92-6/7 on the Kalka-Shimla heritage railway section caused soil to shift and crack the wall beneath bridge number 800. This resulted in the bridge becoming unstable and prompted the suspension of seven train pairs on the section. Hundreds of tourists were left stranded at Kalka station...
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waiting for the toy train. While the railway operated three trains (two special trains and Himalayan Queen 52455) from Kalka to Taradevi, these did not reach Shimla, forcing passengers to take private taxis. Ambala division railway officials investigated the damage and started repair work. The initial investigation revealed that the issue stemmed from soil erosion under the bridge. To prevent further damage, an iron base was constructed, and the damaged section is being repaired using a cement-concrete mixture.

Due to a loose plate on bridge number 800 on the Kalka-Shimla heritage railway track, train services have been suspended. All 7 trains scheduled to arrive in Shimla on Saturday have been canceled. Three trains arrived from Kalka on Saturday morning, but only one reached Kandaghat, while the other two were...
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stopped at Taradevi. These trains were sent back to Kalka. On Sunday, three trains will arrive from Kalka but will only reach Taradevi. Only one train will travel from Taradevi to Kalka. Tourists will have to rely on buses or taxis to reach Shimla. The cancellation of trains is causing inconvenience to tourists and other travelers, especially since schools in the plains are on holiday and there is an influx of tourists from other states. Advanced bookings are also being canceled. A team from the Railway Bridge Department arrived in Shimla on Saturday afternoon to inspect the bridge. The report will be submitted to the ministry, after which further action will be taken. Last year, heavy rain caused significant damage in Shimla. On August 14, a landslide near Shiv Bawdi in Summer Hill led to the collapse of the rail track, resulting in the death of 20 people, including an entire family of seven. The railway constructed a 40-meter long iron bridge at the site, costing approximately 20 crores. The bridge was then reinforced with concrete. Normally, six trains run on the Kalka-Shimla track, but an additional train was added during the summer, making a total of seven trains operating daily. All train bookings until July 20 have been canceled, and travelers will have to find alternative transportation to reach Shimla.

A large number of tourists are flocking to the cool valleys of Himachal Pradesh to escape the heat and scorching winds in the plains. The Kalka-Shimla Heritage track is witnessing a surge in tourists traveling to the hill queen Shimla during the weekends. Compared to the previous weekend, more tourists are...
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reaching Shimla via the railway route this weekend. The tourist destination is bustling with visitors. All trains on the Kalka-Shimla railway route are fully booked. The railway is operating seven trains to facilitate the tourists. Additionally, the railway is running holiday special, special, and chartered trains to meet the demand of tourists. Tourists have booked four trains this weekend. People have already booked their travel to Shimla. Seats are currently unavailable for weekend travel to Shimla. There is a waiting list of 38 for the Himalayan Queen, 21 for the Kalka-Shimla Special, 17 for the Kalka-Shimla Express, 25 for the Kalka-Shimla Express, 20 for the Shivalik Deluxe, 18 for the Kalka-Shimla Special, and 16 for the Kalka-Shimla Express. Four special trains will be run to cater to the demand of tourists. On Thursday, a chartered train with seven coaches arrived in Shimla, booked earlier. The train departed from Shimla to Kalka at 11:15 AM on Friday. A holiday special train will be run from Kalka on Saturday. The train will arrive at Shimla station at 7:00 AM.

The Kalka-Shimla Railway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is experiencing a surge in tourist traffic. This has led to difficulties for passengers trying to secure confirmed tickets, forcing them to rely heavily on the tatkal booking system. To alleviate this problem, the Indian Railways has introduced a summer special train, train...
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number 04563, starting on April 12th. The railways are also considering running additional trains in the coming months to accommodate the expected increase in tourist demand.