About 12011/12012 New Delhi – Kalka Shatabdi Express
The 12011/12012 New Delhi – Kalka Shatabdi Express is one of the most popular Shatabdi trains. It operated by Indian Railways under the Northern Railway zone. This premium day train connects New Delhi with Kalka. The gateway to Shimla and the Himalayan hill region of Himachal Pradesh. The train is widely preferred by tourists, business travelers, and families because of its speed, comfort, and convenient schedule.
Train number 12011 runs from New Delhi to Kalka, while train number 12012 operates from Kalka to New Delhi. During its journey, the train passes through important stations such as Panipat Junction, Kurukshetra Junction, Ambala Cantonment, Chandigarh, and several other stations before reaching Kalka. The train covers a distance of approximately 270 kilometers in around 4 hours. Making it one of the fastest rail connections on this route.
The New Delhi – Kalka Shatabdi Express offers AC Chair Car and Executive Chair Car accommodations. The train operates with modern LHB coaches and provides facilities such as comfortable reclining seats, charging points, large windows, luggage space, onboard catering, and clean washrooms. Its punctuality and premium services have made it one of the flagship Shatabdi trains in India.
Passengers travelling on the New Delhi – Kalka Shatabdi Express can also order fresh food in train through TravelKhana website or download TravelKhana app. Travelers can enjoy restaurant-style meals delivered directly to their seats at major stations along the route.
New Delhi To Kalka Kalka Shtbdi – 12011
| Station Name (Code) | Arrives | Departs | Stop time | Day | Distance |
| New Delhi (NDLS) | Starts | 7:40 | – | 1 | 0 km |
| Panipat Jn (PNP) | 8:54:00 | 8:56 | 2 min | 1 | 90 km |
| Kurukshetra Jn (KKDE) | 9:42:00 | 9:44:00 | 2 min | 1 | 157 km |
| Ambala Cant Jn (UMB) | 10:28:00 | 10:30 | 2 min | 1 | 199 km |
| Chandigarh (CDG) | 11:05:00 | 11:13 | 8 min | 1 | 266 km |
| Kalka (KLK) | 11:45:00 | Ends | – | 1 | 303 km |
Kalka To New Delhi Kalka Shtbdi – 12012
| Station Name (Code) | Arrives | Departs | Stop time | Day | Distance |
| Kalka (KLK) | Starts | 17:45 | – | 1 | 0 km |
| Chandigarh (CDG) | 18:15:00 | 18:23 | 8 min | 1 | 38 km |
| Ambala Cant Jn (UMB) | 19:03:00 | 19:05:00 | 2 min | 1 | 105 km |
| Kurukshetra Jn (KKDE) | 19:41:00 | 19:43 | 2 min | 1 | 147 km |
| Panipat Jn (PNP) | 20:30:00 | 20:32 | 2 min | 1 | 214 km |
| New Delhi (NDLS) | 21:55:00 | Ends | – | 1 | 303 km |