On Wednesday night, heavy debris caused by rain blocked the Kalka-Shimla rail line, delaying five trains. The debris, including a large amount of mud, blocked the railway track between Sanwara and Koti stations. The blockage also impacted a culvert. After clearing the track, the trains were allowed to resume their...
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journeys.

Due to a landslide on the Kalka-Shimla railway line, the Kalka-Shimla toy train arrived in Shimla approximately one hour late. The landslide occurred between Taradevi and Shoghi due to heavy rainfall in Himachal Pradesh. As a result, the mail express toy train number 52457, which departed Kalka at 3:45 AM, was...
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stopped at Shoghi. After clearing the track, the train resumed its journey to Shimla, resulting in a delay in its arrival.

A landslide near kilometer 92-6/7 on the Kalka-Shimla heritage railway section caused soil to shift and crack the wall beneath bridge number 800. This resulted in the bridge becoming unstable and prompted the suspension of seven train pairs on the section. Hundreds of tourists were left stranded at Kalka station...
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waiting for the toy train. While the railway operated three trains (two special trains and Himalayan Queen 52455) from Kalka to Taradevi, these did not reach Shimla, forcing passengers to take private taxis. Ambala division railway officials investigated the damage and started repair work. The initial investigation revealed that the issue stemmed from soil erosion under the bridge. To prevent further damage, an iron base was constructed, and the damaged section is being repaired using a cement-concrete mixture.

Due to a loose plate on bridge number 800 on the Kalka-Shimla heritage railway track, train services have been suspended. All 7 trains scheduled to arrive in Shimla on Saturday have been canceled. Three trains arrived from Kalka on Saturday morning, but only one reached Kandaghat, while the other two were...
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stopped at Taradevi. These trains were sent back to Kalka. On Sunday, three trains will arrive from Kalka but will only reach Taradevi. Only one train will travel from Taradevi to Kalka. Tourists will have to rely on buses or taxis to reach Shimla. The cancellation of trains is causing inconvenience to tourists and other travelers, especially since schools in the plains are on holiday and there is an influx of tourists from other states. Advanced bookings are also being canceled. A team from the Railway Bridge Department arrived in Shimla on Saturday afternoon to inspect the bridge. The report will be submitted to the ministry, after which further action will be taken. Last year, heavy rain caused significant damage in Shimla. On August 14, a landslide near Shiv Bawdi in Summer Hill led to the collapse of the rail track, resulting in the death of 20 people, including an entire family of seven. The railway constructed a 40-meter long iron bridge at the site, costing approximately 20 crores. The bridge was then reinforced with concrete. Normally, six trains run on the Kalka-Shimla track, but an additional train was added during the summer, making a total of seven trains operating daily. All train bookings until July 20 have been canceled, and travelers will have to find alternative transportation to reach Shimla.

Forest fires continue to plague Himachal Pradesh. In the past 24 hours, 29 incidents have been reported, burning 177.11 hectares of forest land. This fire season has seen 1302 incidents, destroying 12,431 hectares of forest area, resulting in an estimated loss of 3 crores INR. The fire has reached homes in...
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some areas, creating fear among residents. The number of incidents this year has surpassed the past four years' record, with 681, 860, and 33 incidents reported in 2023-24, 2022-23, and 2021-22, respectively. A fire near Shilly and Tankroad has put nearby homes at risk, causing concern for residents.