The Indian Railways started the Him Darshan Express train between Kalka and Shimla stations, as a Christmas gift to the people. The train has six modern and first-class AC vista-dome coaches with glass rooftop to have a panoramic view of the hilly region. A single journey will cost Rs 630 per person and no concession will be allowed on the tickets booked for the glass-train journey.
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The ‘Him Darshan’ train has a seating capacity of over 100 passengers and the bookings are full over the next few days in view of the peak tourist season and New Year being round the corner. This will be the first train of the Indian Railways having all vistadome coaches to run on a regular basis on the concept of individual seat charter services through passenger reservation system and other online modes.
