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| 31-08-2026 | |
| NORTHERN RAILWAY SWIFTLY RESPONDED TO HILL SLIP ON SHIMLA-KALKA SECTION, ENSURING SMOOTH AND SAFE TRANSPORTATION FOR OVER 400 PASSENGERS | |
New Delhi,30th August — Following a hill slip yesterday at Bridge No. 57 (Km 7/16-17) between the Koti and Ghumman stations on the Shimla-Kalka (SML-KLK) UNESCO World Heritage section, Northern Railway officials executed a prompt and seamless rescue operation, ensuring zero inconvenience to travelers.
To ensure safety, four incoming trains were immediately short-terminated at designated stations:
Train No. 52456 at Solan (SOL)
Train No. 52452 at Koti
Train Nos. 52460 & 52454 at Dharampur Himachal (DMP)
Under the direct coordination of Sh. Vipin Poudwal (CMI/KLK) and Sh. Darshan Singh Gill (CMI/SML), local operations were mobilized without delay.
Road Fleet Mobilization: Railway authorities arranged a dedicated fleet of 7 vehicles (5 full-sized buses and 2 Tempo Travellers) to pick up stranded travelers directly from Solan, Koti, and Dharampur Himachal.
Safe Escort: Approximately 391 passengers, along with 40 train crew and IRCTC staff members, were safely transported back to Kalka station. Sh. Vipin Paudwal and onboard TTE staff personally escorted the convoy to ensure passenger safety.
Refreshments & on-Ground Care: Upon arrival at Kalka station, officials distributed 250 fresh food packets and water bottles to all passengers.
Onward Travel: While local passengers disbursed comfortably to their destinations, around 120 passengers were accommodated on Train No. 13052, which was specially rescheduled to 01:30 hrs to guarantee seamless connectivity.
Due to the quick action, efficient transhipment, and empathetic care provided by Northern Railway staff, the entire operation was conducted smoothly without a single passenger complaint or refund request registered at Kalka station.
Northern Railway remains committed to prioritizing passenger safety and operational excellence during unexpected weather challenges.
