Kalka Shimla Railway, one of the very few heritage Railways in the world, as recognized by UNESCO, offers special trains and coaches besides the regular train service between Kalka &Shimla. You too can be one of the privileged persons of having the experience of travelling on these trains/coaches for a wonderful experience and everlasting memory.
The Kalka Shimla Railway line is one of the most popular hill railway in India. The trains running on these tracks, are popularly called 'Toy Trains'. A journey on this railway is a unique experience as one passes through the breathtaking landscape of the majestic Himalayas, through tunnels and over bridges; amid the lush green valleys embellished with pine and oak trees. The traveller is left with a long lasting memory of rhapsody and triumph.
The Kalka Shimla railway line was inaugurated by the British Viceroy, Lord Curzon in November 1903, covering the distance of 96 km from Kalka through the curving tracks, up to Shimla hills - the summer capital of colonial India. The toy train passes through 102 tunnels (originally 103), 969 bridges, 919 curves and 20 railway stations in its entire journey. The Guinness Book on 'Rail Facts and Feats' included Kalka-Shimla Railway as the greatest narrow gauge engineering achievement in India.
An interesting feature of the Kalka-Shimla Railway is the almost complete absence of Girder bridges. Multi arched galleries like ancient roman aqueducts being the commonest means of carrying the line over the ravines between the hills spur. There is only one 60 feet plate girder span in a Pinewood near the old engineer's bungalow at Dharampur and a steel trestle via duct, which replaced a stone gallery in 1935 in the 869 bridges representing about 3 percent of the line.
The Kalka Shimla Railway line is one of the most popular hill railway in India. The trains running on these tracks, are popularly called 'Toy Trains'. A journey on this railway is a unique experience as one passes through the breathtaking landscape of the majestic Himalayas, through tunnels and over bridges; amid the lush green valleys embellished with pine and oak trees. The traveller is left with a long lasting memory of rhapsody and triumph.
The Kalka Shimla railway line was inaugurated by the British Viceroy, Lord Curzon in November 1903, covering the distance of 96 km from Kalka through the curving tracks, up to Shimla hills - the summer capital of colonial India. The toy train passes through 102 tunnels (originally 103), 969 bridges, 919 curves and 20 railway stations in its entire journey. The Guinness Book on 'Rail Facts and Feats' included Kalka-Shimla Railway as the greatest narrow gauge engineering achievement in India.
Kalka Shimla Toy Train has about 07 coaches that can accommodate around 200 passengers in a single trip. The 700 horsepower B-B type diesel engines run energetically meeting the challenge of hazardous and adverse weather conditions - temperatures ranging from 0 to 45'C, heavy snowfall - average recording 2 feet during winters, and the annual rainfall of 200-250 cm, perceived by the valley. The train acquires up a moderate average speed of 25-30 km throughout its journey enabling its travelers to soak in the beauty of the picturesque valley.
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An interesting feature of the Kalka-Shimla Railway is the almost complete absence of Girder bridges. Multi arched galleries like ancient roman aqueducts being the commonest means of carrying the line over the ravines between the hills spur. There is only one 60 feet plate girder span in a Pinewood near the old engineer's bungalow at Dharampur and a steel trestle via duct, which replaced a stone gallery in 1935 in the 869 bridges representing about 3 percent of the line.
Have you thought of having a special train for you, your family and friends? If yes, the same is available at very reasonable and affordable rates from any station to any station on Kalka Shimla section. An exclusive train starting from Rs. 25200/- (approx.)! Readily available compositions for charters trains & their charges are:
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Note-The tariff are for One way journey only and tentative, actual charges will be advised based on train composition, itinerary and schedule. Please send the charter request at least fifteen days before the expected date of charter. For further details and bookings submit request or contact: | |||||||||||||||
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IRCTC Presents Retail Booking for Kalka Shimla Train
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Special Trains running between Kalka and Shimla. 101/102 –Enjoy the Rail Motor Car IRCTC presents Rail Motor Car package Served by the Kalka-Shimla Railways, Deluxe Rail Motor Car is a toy train resembling a bus of the Second World War vintage. It offers a charming journey between Kalka and Shimla. With a capacity of 14 to 18 passengers, it reaches its destination in 4 hrs and 25 minutes. For a clear view of the sky, the car is fitted with a transparent fiber-glass roof. Facilities include digital time-cum-temperature display unit, TV/VCP, music system and titleimeter. The route indication board gives valuable information while traveling |  | ||
Tickets can be booked through irctc.co.in for the following trains
241/242 – Shivalik Delux Super fast express 255/256 – Himalayan Queen Express 251/252 – Kalka Shimla Express |  | ||
E / I - TICKET BOOKING ON WWW.IRCTC.CO.IN - A GUIDE
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Ticket reservation page appears; check whether the train name and the station names displayed on the top of the page are same as desired by you. Enter the names of the Passengers, age, sex and berth preference for each Passenger. The maximum length of names should be restricted to 15 characters. If the Passenger is a senior citizen (60 yrs and above) and wants to avail Senior Citizens' concession (30% of Base fare), click the box provided. Senior citizens are requested to carry some proof of age during their journey. A sample form is reproduced below. (The allotment of your required berth depends on the availability) The ticket details, availability of tickets at the particular time and the fare, including the service charge, appear on the screen, along with the payment option. Follow the instructions. | |||
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Click on the button "Make Payment" and a pop-up window will give the list of payment options. Please choose one of the mode of payment. Please click on the payment option below for help regarding the payment procedure through each of these options | |||
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After successful payment and booking of accommodations, the User is shown the ticket confirmation details along with a “Print Reservation Slip” Button”. On clicking the button ERS is shown with an option to print. | |||
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User has to select only those passengers who are to be cancelled in case of partial cancellation of ticket. In case of partial cancellation the passenger should get a frees printout of the ERS for the passengers continuing their journey. | |||
CANCELLATION OF e-TICKET - A GUIDE
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If user wishes to cancel his e-ticket from 'BOOKED TICKETS' link on the left navigation bar, select the ticket to be cancelled and click on 'Cancel e-ticket' and can initiate the cancellation by selecting the passengers to be cancelled. | |||
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Thanks for the information. There is no doubt that kalka Shimla railway is a marvelous piece of human endeavor. Kalka Shimla Railway toy train is like a huge snake winding on the hillsides, creeping its way to meet the Queen of Hills, that is Shimla.
ReplyDeleteAwesome information. Shimla is indeed very beautiful place !! Here you can find out more about shimla toy train, kalka shimla railway, Nearest shimla railway station, indian mountain railway
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