10 Stations Removed from Kalka-Shimla Train Route to Reduce Travel Time
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10 Stations Removed from Kalka-Shimla Train Route to Reduce Travel Time

In a recent update, 10 stations have been removed from the Kalka-Shimla toy train route to reduce travel time between the destinations.

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The running time between Shimla and Kalka now has been reduced from 5.17 hours to 4.51 hours. This new route is on a trial basis, and the railway authorities plan to evaluate the results before making further decisions.


Kalka-Shimla is a 92 km long journey and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Under the new schedule, the train will depart from Kalka at 3:45 a.m. and reach Shimla at 8:55 a.m. While returning, the train will depart from Shimla at 10:55 a.m. and reach Kalka at 4:35 p.m.

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