A hill slip in the Kathlighat-Kano section of the UNESCO-listed Kalka-Shimla railway line on Friday afternoon temporarily halted train services. The Shimla-Kalka Shivalik Deluxe Express (Train No. 52452), carrying 107 passengers, was stopped and safely brought back to Kathlighat station as a precautionary measure.
Bus Arrangement for Stranded Passengers
Northern Railway deployed three buses to transport the stranded passengers from Kathlighat to Kalka. The buses departed at 10:24 pm, carrying 97 passengers to Kalka for onward connections.
Impact on Other Trains
To accommodate the affected travelers, the Kalka-Howrah Mail (Train No. 13052) was delayed by one hour. Yashanjeet Singh, Senior Divisional Commercial Manager, Northern Railway, Ambala Division, stated, "The departure of Kalka-Howrah Mail (Train No. 13052) had to be delayed by one hour to accommodate stranded passengers. The train departed at around 12:30 am on July 5."
Restoration and Monitoring
Railway officials are monitoring the affected section. Normal train operations are expected to resume following the completion of restoration work.
