Shimla, June 21 -- Aiming to marry vintage charm with modern comfort, Indian Railways had big plans to introduce Vistadome AC coaches on the historic Kalka-Shimla line. But the grand rollout has hit a rough patch.
Despite over 120 years of heritage and UNESCO recognition, the track's latest technological upgrade is struggling to leave the station - quite literally.
Engineers from the Kapurthala Rail Coach Factory have rushed to the Queen of Hills after a slew of defects were found during a recent inspection by Northern Railway General Manager Ashok Verma.
From flawed cooling systems to faulty ducts and inadequate emergency features, the coaches - intended to offer luxury travel through Himachal's scenic valleys - have instead drawn crit...