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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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.

Forest fires continue to plague Himachal Pradesh. In the past 24 hours, 29 incidents have been reported, burning 177.11 hectares of forest land. This fire season has seen 1302 incidents, destroying 12,431 hectares of forest area, resulting in an estimated loss of 3 crores INR. The fire has reached homes in...
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some areas, creating fear among residents. The number of incidents this year has surpassed the past four years' record, with 681, 860, and 33 incidents reported in 2023-24, 2022-23, and 2021-22, respectively. A fire near Shilly and Tankroad has put nearby homes at risk, causing concern for residents.

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.