The ticket prices for the hilly railway journey on the Kalka-Shimla line are also going for a hike. From October 1, tickets for all trains on the track will become costlier by Rs 22 each.

Sources said Railways Board had issued a notification in this regard. Authorities at Kalka railway station received the communication on Wednesday. Officials maintained that price if no other train ticket would be increased.

Sources said the hike was announced as the cost of catering on the train had gone up. A senior official said, "Recently, there had been a revision in rates charged by the caterers and therefore the prices of tickets have been increased. Since the hike is not significant, we do not expect it to stop tourists from travelling on this track."