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 Economical,
deluxe and premium services for travelers on the
Kalka-Shimla rail section are made available by the Indian
railways. The time table is set as per further train
connectivity and general tourist requirements.
Special
trains are also run during the holiday season. Visit the
Indian railways website for the latest update on timings and
services.
The following are the different types of services:
Economical
Kalka Shimla Mail
This
is the oldest train service available on this track. This
train takes less than six hours to reach either side. There
are wooden coaches attached in this train with small windows
and also there are plain wooden seats with no cushions. This
train stops at Shoghi also.
The Himalayan queen
This
is an improved version with new coaches and this is the most
popular train today. It has cushioned standard chair car
seats with large windows for greater views and good
ambience. It takes a little less time than the mail train.
Deluxe
The deluxe Rail Motor Car
The
Deluxe Rail Motor Car is a visual delight as it resembles a
bus of the Second World War vintage. Carrying 14 passengers
at a time, it reaches its destination in 4.25 hrs. The car
is fitted with a transparent fiber-glass roof, for a clear
view of the sky. Time-cum-temperature display unit,
altimeter and route indication board gives valuable
information while traveling.
The Shivalik Deluxe Express
The
Shivalik Deluxe Express is a connecting service to
Howrah-Kalka Mail for Shimla. It accommodates 120 passengers
and reaches its destination in 4.45 hrs.
The coaches are
equipped with wall-to-wall carpeting, wide glass windows and
reversible cushioned chairs. Improved lighting and a music
system creates a pleasant atmosphere. The
fare for both Deluxe Rail Motor Car and Shivalik Deluxe
Express is the same with a complimentary meal at the
picturesque Railway Station of Barog.
 Premium Services
The Shivalik Palace Tourist Coach
The
Shivalik Palace Tourist Coach provides a luxurious ambience
for a dream holiday. It can accommodate a part of six
persons and is equipped with folding cushioned bed,
refrigerator, on-board-kitchen and dining table with
cushioned chairs. The fare includes complimentary
accommodation of two luxurious retiring rooms at Shimla for
the day and free meals en-route.
The Shivalik Queen Tourist
Coach
A comparatively late entrant on the
Kalka-Shimla section is the Shivalik
Queen, which is a luxury coach. It is divided into two portions
consisting of two coupes each. The coach is equipped with
ultramodern facilities and fittings like wall-to-wall carpets,
altimeter, fancy lights, chrome plated luggage rack.
These coaches are attached to other trains as per requirements.
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