Rainy Days and Broken Tracks: The Bittersweet Fate of India's Toy Trains The recent cancellation of 10 'toy trains' on the Kalka Shimla heritage route has highlighted the precarious relationship between India's railways and Mother Nature.
This monsoon season, heavy rain has taken its toll on the track, washing away soil supporting a section of the rail near Bridge No. 57, a notorious landslide hotspot.
The UNESCO World Heritage Site has long been a source of national pride, attracting tourists with its nostalgic charm.