The railway stations across the country are being redeveloped to enhance the passenger experience and to meet the future demand. These stations are being upgraded under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS), which was launched by the Ministry of Railways in February this year to redevelop 1309 stations nationwide.
In this context, the redevelopment of Kalka railway station of Haryana is going in full swing. Upon completion, the station will offer modern amenities and improved travel experiences. The station falls under the administrative control of Northern Railway’s Ambala Division.
The station will be transformed at a par with the amalgamation of local heritage and culture in its architecture. When redeveloped, the Kalka Railway Station will offer modern facilities for its passengers’ comfort and convenience. This is in line with the government’s vision of ‘Naya Bharat’.
Laying of foundation stone for upgradation work at Kalka railway station:-
The foundation stone for redevelopment work at Kalka railway station was laid by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 6, 2023. The redevelopment will provide modern passenger amenities along with ensuring well designed traffic circulation, inter-modal integration and well designed signage for guidance of passengers. Apart from this, 14 more railway stations in Haryana will be facelifted under the ABSS
About Kalka railway station
The Kalka railway station serves as the point of connection for Shimla with the railway route. The British constructed the Kalka-Shimla railway line to link Himachal Pradesh’s capital, which served as the summer capital of the British Raj. The KSR has 102 tunnels and 864 bridges. This heritage rail line was awarded a World Heritage Site by UNESCO on July 07, 2008. The historic rail route comprises a total of 18 railway stations.