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 Kalka Shimla Toy train ride is one of India's most incredible feats of engineering covering a staggering 102 tunnels, 864 bridges, and 919 stunning curves.Train is said to be one of the most scenic railway journeys in India.The Shimla toy train was declared as a heritage site in 2007 by the Himachal Pradesh State Government and in 2008 it was declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.This train ranks at fourth position in the world heritage list of UNESCO. The Kalka–Shimla railway is a 2 ft 6 in (762 mm) narrow-gauge railway in North India which traverses a mostly-mountainous route from Kalka to Shimla. It is known for dramatic views of the hills and surrounding villages.Construction of the Kalka–Shimla railway on 2 ft (610 mm) narrow-gauge tracks was begun by the privately funded Delhi-Ambala-Kalka Railway Company following the signing of a contract between the secretary of state and the company on 29 June 1898.The government however provided the land free of charge to the co...

India’s First Train: the first train in India was the Red Hill Railway , which ran from Red Hills to Chintadripet bridge in 1837 mainly used for transporting granite. First Passenger Train in India: ​​​​​​​India’s first passenger train started  16 April 1853, covering a stretch of 33 km from Mumbai to Thane. First Electric Train in India:  The first electric train in India ran on 3 February 1925, between Bombay Victoria Terminal and Kurla Harbour.  Train with Longest Route: The Vivek Express , running between Dibrugarh and Kanyakumari, covers 4,286 km in around 82 hours and 30 minutes. Longest Railway Platform in India: The platform at Gorakhpur Railway Station in Uttar Pradesh is the world’s longest station(1,366 m).  previously Kharagpur station in West Bengal at 1,072 m.  India's Fastest Train: The New Delhi-Bhopal Shatabdi is currently India’s fastest train, reaching a maximum speed of 150 kmph. Recently, railway minister Piyush Goyal announced that the new...