Overview

• Bridge Number 800, swept away by a landslide near Summer Hill–Jutogh in August 2023, is now being permanently replaced under a 14-day renovation plan.
• Between May 30 and June 12, all Shimla-Kalka toy train services will originate and terminate at Tara Devi station, roughly 7 km from Shimla.
• Four train services—two in each direction—are scheduled daily from Tara Devi to maintain the rail timetable during the bridge works.
• Indian Railways has teamed up with Himachal Road Transport Corporation to deploy shuttle buses at Rs 22 per trip to ferry passengers between Tara Devi and Shimla.
• The permanent bridge overhaul is part of measures to safeguard the UNESCO World Heritage line’s structural integrity and prevent future disruptions.