Himachal: All trains on Kalka-Shimla heritage line suspended after cracks developed on railway bridge | WATCH
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Himachal: All trains on Kalka-Shimla heritage line suspended after cracks developed on railway bridge | WATCH

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All trains on Kalka -Shimla heritage line were suspended on Saturday after cracks developed on a railway bridge on Friday night, said the officials on Sunday. "Four out of seven trains have been suspended while two trains are running till Taradevi and one till Kandaghat", railway officials said. The station is located adjacent to the main road and we would request the transport department to start buses from Taradevi for the convenience of the commuters", said Shimla Hotel and Tourism Stakeholders Association President M K Seth. "To add to it, the railway authorities are not ready to talk and inform when the train services would be resumed till Shimla", Seth said.

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Railways suspends Kalka -Shimla heritage line trains after ‘cracks’ on bridge: ‘What will happen during monsoon…’
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Railways suspends Kalka -Shimla heritage line trains after ‘cracks’ on bridge: ‘What will happen during monsoon…’

Live Mint  

Cracks emerged on a railway bridge on Friday, June 21, night following which all trains on Kalka -Shimla heritage line were suspended the following day. " "We wonder what will happen during the upcoming monsoon season", said Shimla Hotel and Tourism Stakeholders Association President M K Seth amid the huge rush of tourists during the ongoing summer season. The update …

Himachal: Train service suspended beyond Taradevi, jolt to tourism industry
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Himachal: Train service suspended beyond Taradevi, jolt to tourism industry

Hindustan Times  

Shimla, The train service on the Shimla-Kalka narrow gauge railway line was suspended beyond Taradevi on Saturday as a preventative measure, after a railway bridge was washed out during monsoon last year, officials here said on Saturday. HT Image "Four out of seven trains have been suspended while two trains are running till Taradevi and one till Kandaghat", railway officials …

Tracing the history of Kalka-Shimla railway, damaged by Himachal rain
1 year, 7 months ago

Tracing the history of Kalka-Shimla railway, damaged by Himachal rain

Firstpost  

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Heavy rain and floods batter famed Kalka-Shimla heritage railway line
1 year, 7 months ago

Heavy rain and floods batter famed Kalka-Shimla heritage railway line

The Hindu  

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Arch railway bridge washed away near Shimla
1 year, 7 months ago

Arch railway bridge washed away near Shimla

Hindustan Times  

An arch railway bridge of 5 span between Summer Hill and Jutogh stations on the Kalka-Shimla heritage line was on Monday washed away after the incessant rainfall. A portion of the Shimla-Kalka heritage railway track that got washed away following heavy rainfall on the outskirts of Shimla, Officials said the incident took place around 8 am on Monday. Ambala railway …

Kalka-Shimla Express to resume its services after a gap of seven months
4 years, 5 months ago

Kalka-Shimla Express to resume its services after a gap of seven months

Live Mint  

The world famous Kalka-Shimla Express will resume its services from today after a gap of almost 7 months. Prince Sethi, Superintendent, Shimla Railway Station says, "We are ready to welcome the train after a long gap. The red-coloured train started its services from the Kalka railway station in Haryana last year with an aim to attract visiting the scenic hill …

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