Heavy Rain Damages Track, Cancels 10 Trains on Kalka-Shimla Heritage Route

Ten toy trains on the historic Kalka-Shimla railway were halted after soil slippage caused a section of track to hang precariously between Koti and Gumman stations.

30 Aug, 13:34 — 30 Aug, 13:34

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual1d ago

10 'Toy trains' cancelled on Kalka-Shimla heritage route after track left hanging

Ten trains on the Kalka-Shimla heritage line were cancelled after heavy rain damaged the track. Soil slippage between Koti and Gumman stations left a section of the track suspended. This disruption inconvenienced many passengers who had booked tickets in advance. Meanwhile, rainfall across Himachal Pradesh led to sixty-four road closures. The state has suffered significant losses and over one hundred deaths this monsoon.

By ANJALI SINGH

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Heavy Rain Damages Track, Cancels 10 Trains on Kalka-Shimla Heritage Route

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10 'Toy trains' cancelled on Kalka-Shimla heritage route after track left hanging

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