Over 400 Rescued After Hill Slip Disrupts Kalka-Shimla Train Run

Landslide disrupts Shimla-Kalka rail services, 4 trains cancelled till September 1

A landslide on the Shimla-Kalka heritage railway left a section of track hanging near Bridge No. 57 and forced train cancellations. More than 400 passengers and railway staff were shifted by road as services stay suspended till September 1.

Shimla-Kalka toy train service hit by hill slip, over 400 passengers rescued

The Shimla-Kalka toy train service was disrupted after a hill slip, with over 400 passengers rescued as railway teams responded to the incident.

Kalka-Shimla train disruption: 391 passengers, 40 crew evacuated after hill slip

The 96-km Shimla-Kalka line, built over fascinating yet treacherous terrain, is an engineering marvel and a prime tourist attraction.

Over 400 rescued after hill slip disrupts Kalka-Shimla train run

A hill slip damaged the Kalka-Shimla railway track, causing disruptions. Northern Railway evacuated 391 passengers and 40 crew members to Kalka. Four incoming trains were short-terminated as a result of the incident. Over 400 individuals were transported by bus and Tempo Traveller vehicles.

Himachal Pradesh weather: Heavy rains wreak havoc, Kalka-Shimla rail line damaged, several trains cancelled

The Shimla meteorological centre has issued an alert for heavy rainfall in isolated places in Himachal Pradesh from August 31 till September 3Light to moderate rains lashed parts of the state since Saturday evening. Published: August 31, 2026, 8:15 AM IST Share Share Article https://www.india.com/news/india/himachal-pradesh-rains-imd-weather-update-landslide-shimla-kalka-indian-railways-koti-gumman-solan-parwanoo-dharampur-him-darshan-express…