This comes after authorities received threats from terror organisations earlier this month naming temples and railway stations, including the Shimla railway station, ANI reported. Six trains are currently operating on the Kalka-Shimla heritage railway. In order to avoid any untoward incident, strict checking of passengers and luggage at Shimla Heritage Railway Station is underway. The Station Superintendent of Shimla Railway Station, Joginder Singh informed that a special meeting of the different departments of the railways was conducted after which a decision was made to strengthen the security and safety measures of the Shimla railway station. The Kalka-Shimla railway line was designated as a UNESCO world historic site in 2008 after which it became a popular tourist destination.

Source: dna November 23, 2021 05:38 UTC