Indian Railways: Indian Railways has given a new gift to the passengers going to Shimla. Here, tourists will be able to enjoy the rail motor car while enjoying the snow. This will develop tourism and will also save the time of travelers. Even before this, railways have operated new trains on many routes.
Railway Minister Piyush Goyal tweeted
Railway Minister Piyush Goyal tweeted that on the Kalka-Shimla route, the facility of rail motor car is being introduced to enjoy the convenience of tourists and the mountainous journey. He further said in the tweet that this will increase the attraction of travel on this route, which is considered to be a global heritage, and tourism will develop in the area.
This is timing and fare
Northern Railway, Mail Express (Rail Motor Car) as special trains 04505/04506 Kalka-Shimla-Kalka is going to start from March 18. Rail Motor Car Special 04505 Kalka-Shimla Rail Motor Car will depart from Kalka at 05.25 hrs which will reach Shimla at 09.50 hrs on the same day on 18 March. This special train car will stop at Barog station at 07.05. In return, the rail motor car will depart from Shimla at 11.40 am and will reach Kalka on March 18 at 16.30. On the way, this train car will stop at Barog station at 14.10.
15 people can travel
Its coach is of first class and 15 people can travel in it. Its fare will be Rs 800 per passenger. No concession will be given on tickets booked for the journey. For this, you can get your reservation done 30 days in advance. Travelers can book their tickets at the PRS counter and online.
Travelers traveling from Shimla to Kalka
Please tell that, the rail motor car service of Indian Railways will benefit the passengers going from Shimla to Kalka. Travelers will be able to cover the distance from Shimla to Kalka in a short time. It is important to note that Indian Railways is operating special trains continuously keeping in mind the facilities of the passengers. The railway is also running several special trains in view of the festival of Holi on different routes.
Ticket booking started
It is worth noting that from Sunday, advance online and counter booking of motorcar has also started. The operation of the rail motorcar on the Kalka-Shimla track was discontinued from January 2019. The railway started operating another car on the timing of the motorcar. The base fair of Rail Motorcar First Class has been fixed at Rs 710, reservation charge Rs 50, GST around Rs 40 and a total of Rs 800.
The journey will be completed in 4 hours
It is important to note that the distance between Kalka to Shimla will be completed in 4 hours due to the running of the rail motorcar. At the same time, it takes 5 hours for the rest of the trains.
