The Kalka-Shimla Heritage Railway stands as a marvel of engineering, showcasing the illustrious history of Indian Railways. This railway provides travelers with a mesmerising journey through the scenic landscapes of Himachal Pradesh.
A recent tweet posted by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw captures the allure of this enchanting voyage, with the snow-clad Kalka-Shimla train traversing via captivating backdrops.
Kalka-Shimla train mesmerising views
Kalka-Shimla railway schedule
The Kalka-Shimla railway schedule for various passenger trains presents a diverse array of options for travelers to embark on a scenic journey through the enchanting landscapes of Himachal Pradesh. A total of six toy trains, operated by Northern Railways, are available. Details below –
52457 Kalka-Shimla Passenger
The 52457 Kalka-Shimla Passenger departs from Kalka at 03:45 and arrives at Shimla at 08:55, offering a 5 hour 10 minutes delightful voyage. Operating seven days a week, this train provides a unique travel experience with 12 stops along its 94 km route, maintaining an average speed of 18 km/hr.
04506 Kalka-Shimla Special
Next in line is the 04506 Kalka-Shimla Special, departing from Kalka at 04:45 and reaching Shimla at 10:05. With a travel time of 5 hours and 20 minutes, this special service runs every day, covering the 94 km distance at an average speed of 18 km/hr. The train includes 16 stops.
52451 Shivalik Deluxe Express
Following suit is the 52451 Shivalik Deluxe Express, which departs from Kalka at 05:45 and arrives in Shimla at 10:50, this express service completes its 94 km journey in 5 hours and 5 minutes. The train operates three times a week and has a total of 16 stops, maintaining an average speed of 19 km/hr.
52453 Kalka-Shimla NG Express
The 52453 Kalka-Shimla NG Express, departs from Kalka at 06:20 and arrives at Shimla at 11:50. Covering the 94 km distance in 5 hours and 30 minutes, this express service operates daily with 10 stops and maintains an average speed of 17 km/hr.
52459 Him Darshan Express
The fifth train offering this amazing journey is the 52459 Him Darshan Express. This train departs from Kalka at 07:00 and reaches Shimla at 12:30. With a travel time of 5 hours and 30 minutes, this train operates three times a week with 3 stops along its 94 km route, maintaining an average speed of 17 km/hr.
52455 Himalayan Queen
Lastly, the 52455 Himalayan Queen departs from Kalka at 11:55 and arrives in Shimla at 16:45, this express service completes its 94 km journey in 4 hours and 50 minutes, operating twice a week with 2 stops and maintaining an average speed of 20 km/hr.