New Delhi to Shimla train journey is the most sought after train travel in Northern India though there are no direct trains between the two stations.
The first phase journey is in between New Delhi and Kalka, the last broad gauge station on the foothills of the Shivalik mountain ranges. The distance can be covered in 4 hours time if traveling by Shatabdi Express from Delhi while other trains take 5-6 hours to reach Kalka.
Major trains from New Delhi to Kalka are:
| Train No. | Train Name | Class | Dep. New Delhi | Arr. Kalka |
| 14095 | Himalayan Queen | CC / 2S | 05.35 am | 10.25 am |
| 12011 | Kalka Shatabdi | 1A / CC | 07.40 am | 11.45 am |
| 12925 | Paschim Express | 3A / SL | 11.05 am | 4.40 pm |
| 12005 | Kalka Shatabdi | 1A / CC | 5.15 pm | 9.20 pm |
| 12311 | Howarh Kalka Mail | 1A/2A/3A/SL | 9.25 pm* | 04.40 am |
* Train no. 12311 Howarh Kalka Mail leaves from Old Delhi railway station and NOT from New Delhi station.
There are toy train connections from Kalka to Shimla for all trains arriving from New Delhi except for the train Paschim Express and evening Shatabdi (Train no. 12005)
Trains between Kalka and Shimla are:
| Train No. | Train Name | Class | Dep Kalka | Arr. Shimla | Fare |
| 72451 | RAIL MOTOR | FC | 05.00 AM | 09.20 AM | 320/- |
| 52457 | KLK SML PASSENGER | FC | 03.30 AM | 08.55 AM | 270/- |
| 52451 | SHIWALIK EXP | CC | 05.20 AM | 10.00 AM | 420/- |
| 52453 | KLK SML EXP | FC | 06.00 AM | 11.05 AM | 295/- |
| 52453 | KLK SML EXP | 2S | 06.00 AM | 11.05 AM | 65/- |
| 52455 | HIMALAYAN QUEEN | CC | 12.10 AM | 05.30 PM | 260/- |
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