Panchkula | Updated: July 5, 2026
Rail traffic on the UNESCO-listed Kalka-Shimla railway line was temporarily disrupted after a hill slip occurred in the Kathlighat-Kano section on Friday afternoon.
The Shimla-Kalka Shivalik Deluxe Express, Train No. 52452, was stopped in the affected section as a precautionary measure.
The train, carrying 107 passengers, was later brought back to Kathlighat station.
Northern Railway arranged three buses to transport the stranded passengers from Kathlighat to Kalka.
According to railway officials, the buses departed at 10:24 pm, carrying 97 passengers to Kalka for their onward journey.
To help the stranded passengers continue their travel, the departure of the Kalka-Howrah Mail, Train No. 13052, was delayed by one hour.
Yashanjeet Singh, Senior Divisional Commercial Manager, Northern Railway, Ambala Division, said the Kalka-Howrah Mail had to be delayed to accommodate the stranded passengers.
He said the train departed at around 12:30 am on July 5.
Railway officials are monitoring the affected section of the Kalka-Shimla route.
Normal train operations are expected to resume after restoration work is completed.
