Which is better rail motor or Shivalik Deluxe?

Shivalik Deluxe Express with more comfortable chair cars and meal service and Rail Motor is a railbus originally used to transport upper class travellers, first class seating only, glass roof and possibility to look out to the front. In my view Shivalik is better among the two.

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Which is better rail motor or Shivalik Deluxe?

Is Shivalik Express toy train?

The best way to reach Shimla is to travel by Toy train from Kalka. The railway track is small in width between Kalka and Shimla and is known as meter gauge track opened by British Government in the year 1903.

Is Shivalik Express running?

A: SHIMLA – KALKA Shivalik Deluxe Express is running late by 6 mins and is expected to arrive Barog at 20:26.

Is Shivalik Express wait for Kalka Mail?

Shivalik Exp will not wait more than 30 min for Kalka Mail. Himalayan Queen allows max 1 hr delay in departue for its connecting train from Delhi.

Does Shivalik Express have toilet?

Inside the Shivalik Express, the toilet door is right behind the lady – Picture of Kalka – Shimla Railway.

Is food served in Shivalik Deluxe?

The food offered in the Shivalik Deluxe train is similar to the one we get in Shatabdi Express where at the breakfast they serve 1 Veg Cutlet, 2 pieces of brown bread, Butter and Jam, Ketchup Sachets. They also offer a mineral water bottle to each passenger on board.

Is Kalka Shimla train running today?

A. All Kalka to Shimla trains including Kalka Shimla Pass Ng (52457), Rail Motor Ng (72451), Shivalk Dalimgaon Exp Ng (52451), Kalka Simla Exp Ng (52453), and Himalyan Queen Ng (52455) run all 7 days of the week including Sundays.

How can I book Shivalik Express ticket?

Booking for Shivalik Express can be done only over any railway booking counter of Indian Railway. Ticket for this train is not available online. Hence it would be easier if you ask the travel agent (if any) to book the tickets for you.

Does Shivalik Deluxe Express provide food?

The fare for both Deluxe Rail Motor Car and Shivalik Deluxe Express is 340 INR with a complimentary meal at the picturesque Railway Station Barog. There is also a facility of communication with guard of the train by microphone.

Does rail motor have washroom?

Rail motor car has no toilets but toy train does have them but I think the track is heritage track and rail motor and toy train ply on it.

Is food served in Shivalik Express?

The breakfast is served when the train starts from Kalka while dinner is served in the return journey from Shimla. The fare for both Deluxe Rail Motor Car and Shivalik Deluxe Express is 340 INR with a complimentary meal at the picturesque Railway Station Barog.

Which train is best from Kalka to Shimla?

Shivalik Deluxe Express Special (04527) — is timed to connect with the Netaji Express Howrah-Kalka Mail train, which comes from Kolkata via Delhi. It departs Kalka at 5.45 a.m and arrives in Shimla at 10.25 a.m. Although, it commonly reaches Shimla an hour or two late.

Do we get food in toy train?

At Platform 65, you can find the latest trends in restaurants like serving food on toy trains and no waiters. Yes you read it right, you just make an order to their order collector and get your delicious food delivered to your table on a toy train.

Why there is no toilet in locomotive?

The engine would be flagged off by railway minister Suresh Prabhu. According to railway officials, these bio-toilets have been fitted with various sensors and features. The doors of the toilets would open only when the train speed is zero and the locomotive pilots won’t be able to use it while the train is moving.

Is Shimla toy train worth visiting?

It’s well worth the extra time (6-7 hours rather than 3 by road), even if you have the feeling at the end that you are glad to get off and stretch your legs. The next day and for the rest of your life, you’ll be happy that you did it.