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How many railway stations are there in Shimla?

How many railway stations are there in Shimla?

Shimla railway station
Line(s) Kalka–Shimla Railway
Platforms 2
Tracks 4 (Narrow Gauge)
Connections Auto stand

Which is the nearest railway station for Shimla?

Kalka Railway Station
Well, the Kalka Railway Station and the Chandigarh Railway Station are the two closest broad gauge railway stations from Shimla, the Kalka Railway Station being the closest one. Both the railway stations connect all the major cities in India.

Is train available for Shimla?

5 trains run directly between Kalka and Shimla namely, KLK SML Pass, Rail Motor, Shivalk DLX EXP, Kalka Simla EXP and Himalyan Queen.

How can I reach Shimla?

The nearest broad gauge railway station from Shimla is in Kalka which is 89 km away. One can either take a taxi, local bus or the toy train to Shimla. Shimla is easily accessible via road too and Chandigarh-Shimla highway is in good condition and it only takes around 3 and a half hours to reach here from Chandigarh.

How far is Shimla to Manali?

248 Kms
Distance Between Shimla to Manali

Distance between Shimla to Manali by Road is 248 Kms
Distance between Shimla to Manali by Flight is 126 Kms
Travel Time from Shimla to Manali by Road is 5:47 hrs
Nearest Airport in Shimla Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport (31.1, 77.17)
Nearest Airport in Manali Bhuntar (32.24, 77.19)

Is Shimla toy train running now?

The train services on the Kalka-Shimla route were suspended for the second time in April 2021 after the second wave of Covid-19 prompted Himachal Pradesh and neighbouring Punjab, Haryana, Delhi and Chandigarh to impose a lockdown. “If needed, the railway will introduce more trains to facilitate tourists,” he said.

What is FC train?

FC is first class without AC with cabins of 4 berths each and coupe cabins of 2 berths each with door locking facility for cabins. there will be about 28 berths in a full First class coach. FC has cabin system with wide berth. 3/2 AC is better than FC and Sleeper class in not a bad choice when price compared with FC.

How many trains pass through Shimla railway station?

As part of one of the busiest and populated Indian states, Himachal Pradesh, the Shimla railway station is known amongst the top hundred train ticket booking and train traveling stations of the Indian Railway. The total number of trains that pass through Shimla (SML) junction is 28. Q) How many trains pass through the Shimla Railway Station (SML)?

Which is the train code of Simla railway station?

Simla Railway station is situated in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. Station code of Simla is SML. Here are some trains that are passing through Simla railway station like Shivalk Dlx Exp, Shivalk Dlx Exp, Kalka Simla Exp, Sml Klk Express, Himalyan Queen, Himalyan Queen, Klk Sml Pass, and many more. Trains passing SIMLA (SML) Station:

What is the PIN code of Shimla toy train?

Shimla Railway station Pin Code is 171004 All the major stations en-route Kalka Shimla toy train have accommodation facility for tourists, popularly known as Retiring Rooms & dormitories which can be booked on ‘first come first serve basis’ on payment of applicable charges.

Which is the railway station in Himachal Pradesh?

Shimla railway station (Himachal Pradesh) Show map of Himachal Pradesh. Shimla railway station is a small railway station in Shimla district in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. The station is the terminus of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Kalka–Shimla Railway.

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Ruth Doyle