Himachal: Landslide disrupts Kalka-Shimla rail line; 2 trains cancelled
Shimla, Aug. 18 -- Train services on the Kalka-Shimla railway line were disrupted on Tuesday after a landslide was reported between Gumman and Koti stations, railway authorities said.
According to an official railway communication dated August 18, the landslide occurred at kilometre 11/7-8 between Gumman and Koti at around 3:15 pm. Train No. 52458, which was bound for Koti, reached Koti at around 3:28 pm and was short-terminated due to the obstruction.
Railway authorities said the Engineering Department had estimated that restoration of the track would take around four to five hours.
As a result, Train No. 52454, scheduled to depart Shimla at 5:45 pm, was cancelled between Shimla and Kalka on August 18.
Similarly, Train No. 52456, sch...
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