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Train services on the Mangaluru–Bengaluru route resumed in phases after remaining suspended for two days following landslides triggered by heavy rainfall in the Western Ghats. The disruption affected rail traffic between Shiribagilu and Yedakumari in the Subrahmanya Road–Sakleshpur section, one of the most challenging stretches on the route. Following track restoration and safety certification, South Western Railway restarted operations for several passenger and express services while continuing cancellation of one train due to precautionary measures. Railway officials also deployed engineers and technical personnel to inspect the affected corridor and reinforce vulnerable slopes before restoring normal movement, with some trains experiencing delays owing to the phased resumption.
Train operations between Mangaluru and Bengaluru resumed on Monday night after remaining suspended for two days because of landslides caused by heavy rainfall in the Western Ghats. The restoration followed extensive track repair work between Shiribagilu and Yedakumari in the Subrahmanya Road–Sakleshpur section, where railway authorities carried out inspections before allowing services to restart.
South Western Railway confirmed that the affected track was certified fit for operation at approximately 7.25 pm on Monday after completing restoration work. Services were subsequently resumed in phases, enabling trains to gradually return to the route while ensuring operational safety across the landslide-affected section.
Among the trains that resumed operations were the Vijayapura–Mangaluru Express, KSR Bengaluru–Karwar Panchaganga Express, KSR Bengaluru–Mangaluru Express and the SMVT Bengaluru–Murdeshwar Express. These services were restarted after railway engineers completed inspections and confirmed that the repaired track was safe for passenger movement.
However, the Karwar–KSR Bengaluru Panchaganga Express (16596) remained cancelled on Monday evening as a precautionary measure. Railway officials indicated that the decision had been taken in view of operational considerations while train services were being restored in phases across the affected corridor.
The railway administration deployed engineers and technical experts to examine the damaged stretch before certifying it for passenger operations. Officials stated that the teams conducted detailed inspections to verify track stability and ensure that the infrastructure met the required safety standards before traffic was permitted to resume.
As part of the restoration process, engineers also strengthened vulnerable hillside slopes adjoining the railway line. The additional stabilisation work was undertaken to reduce the risk of further landslides affecting rail operations during the continuing monsoon period.
Although train movement resumed on Monday evening, railway officials said most services that restarted experienced delays of around two hours or more. The delays were attributed to the phased restoration process and the time required to safely reintroduce trains onto the route after the prolonged suspension.
The Subrahmanya Road–Sakleshpur section passes through the ecologically sensitive Western Ghats and is particularly susceptible to disruptions during periods of intense rainfall. The recent landslides once again highlighted the operational challenges associated with maintaining rail connectivity through the mountainous terrain during the monsoon season, necessitating continuous monitoring and preventive engineering measures before normal services can be fully restored.
Source - PTI
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