400+ rescued after landslide disrupts Shimla train

A landslide on the Kalka-Shimla railway route prompted the evacuation of over 400 passengers and 40 train personnel, according to Northern Railway. The disruption occurred on Saturday night when heavy rains caused a hill slip, damaging a section of track between Koti and Ghumman stations. Railway officials responded swiftly to the emergency, executing a smooth evacuation process with zero inconvenience to travelers. Four trains were short-terminated following the incident.

To facilitate the evacuation, five buses and two Tempo Travellers were utilized to transport the affected passengers and train crew from Solan, Koti, and Dharampur. Local passengers were dispersed to their destinations, while around 120 individuals were accommodated on Train No 13052, which was specially rescheduled to depart at 1:30 am. The swift action and empathetic care provided by Northern Railway staff ensured a seamless operation, with no passenger complaints or refund requests registered at Kalka station.