New train runs from Kalkaji to Shimla
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav on Sunday announced the operation of a new train from Kalkaji to Shimla and shared a video showcasing the train and its features. The new red colored train will allow passengers traveling to Himachal Pradesh to enjoy the scenic beauty of the hill state during their journey. Sharing the video of the train, Vaishnav wrote in a post on X, “New train for Kalkaji Shimla. Ready to give a new experience in beautiful Himachal.”
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An official said that on the occasion of New Year and in view of the winter season, Northern Railway has announced special trains on the UNESCO World Heritage Shimla-Kalka narrow gauge railway line. Station Superintendent Shimla Railway Station Sanjay Ghera said that trains for tourists visiting Shimla during the holiday season will operate till February 28, 2025. He told that 81 passengers boarded the train on the first day.
According to the schedule, train number 52443 (KLK-SML) will depart from Kalka at 8:05 am and reach Shimla at 1:35 pm. Similarly, the second train number 52444 will leave from Shimla at 4:50 pm and reach Kalka at 9:45 pm. Ghera said that these special holiday trains will not only be helpful in promoting tourism but will also generate revenue for the Railways and added that the train can accommodate about 156 passengers.
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