2 days ago
Hill Slip Disrupts Shimla-Kalka Toy Train, Over 400 Evacuated
Heavy rain caused part of a hill to slide onto the Shimla-Kalka railway route.
The slip happened near Bridge Number 57 between Koti and Ghumman stations.
It damaged the track area and left part of a connecting bridge exposed.
Trains could not continue normally through that section.
Railway officials stopped four incoming trains at nearby stations as a safety measure.
They used buses and smaller vehicles to move passengers and crew.
Northern Railway said 391 passengers and 40 crew members were evacuated.
About 120 passengers later traveled on a specially rescheduled train.
A hill slip disrupted train movement near Bridge Number 57 between Koti and Ghumman stations on Saturday.
The incident affected the UNESCO World Heritage Shimla-Kalka railway section and exposed part of a connecting bridge.
Northern Railway evacuated 391 passengers and 40 crew members, totaling 431 people, according to its Sunday statement.
Five buses and two Tempo Travellers transported passengers from Solan, Koti, and Dharampur toward Kalka and other destinations.
Four incoming trains were short-terminated, while about 120 passengers were accommodated on a specially rescheduled train.
- Who
- Northern Railway officials evacuated 391 passengers and 40 train crew members.
- What
- A hill slip disrupted train operations and prompted the evacuation of more than 400 people.
- Where
- Near Bridge Number 57 between Koti and Ghumman stations on the Shimla-Kalka railway section.
- When
- The hill slip occurred Saturday night; Northern Railway issued its detailed statement on Sunday.
- Why
- Incessant rain caused the hill slip, undermining part of the track and exposing part of a connecting bridge.
Key facts
- Evacuated
- 391 passengers and 40 train crew members
- Incident location
- Bridge Number 57, between Koti and Ghumman stations
- Affected route
- Shimla-Kalka UNESCO World Heritage railway section
- Road transport
- Five buses and two Tempo Travellers were used
- Short-terminated trains
- Train Nos. 52456, 52452, 52460, and 52454
- Special train
- Train No. 13052 was rescheduled to 1:30 a.m. for about 120 passengers
- Cause
- Incessant rain caused the hill slip
Quotes
Northern Railway
The zonal railway authority responsible for the Shimla-Kalka railway section
“Following a hill slip yesterday at Bridge No. 57 between the Koti and Ghumman stations on the Shimla-Kalka UNESCO World Heritage section, Northern Railway officials executed a prompt and seamless rescue operation, ensuring zero inconvenience to travelers.”
m.rediff.com
“Train No. 52456 was short-terminated at Solan, Train No. 52452 at Koti, and Train Nos. 52460 and 52454 at Dharampur Himachal”
indianexpress.com
Sources
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