Mumbai-Pune Train Services Hit by Landslides After Heavy Rain; Several Express Trains Cancelled
Train services on the Mumbai-Pune route were disrupted on Monday after heavy rain triggered landslides in the Karjat-Lonavala Bhor Ghat section, affecting all three railway lines. Central Railway cancelled, diverted and regulated several trains while restoration work continued. Passengers have been advised to check train status before travelling.
Train services on the busy Mumbai-Pune railway route were suspended early Monday, July 6, after heavy rainfall triggered multiple landslides in the Karjat-Lonavala Bhor Ghat section, disrupting operations on all three railway lines. Central Railway cancelled, diverted and regulated several passenger and long-distance trains as restoration work began.
The disruption occurred in the South East Ghat section between Karjat and Lonavala, a critical stretch connecting Mumbai and Pune. Railway officials said heavy rainfall led to landslides at multiple locations, affecting train movement on the Up, Down and Middle lines.
Landslides Disrupt All Three Railway Lines
A landslide occurred near Thakurwadi in the ghat section, Swapnil Nila, Chief Public Relations Officer of Central Railway, told PTI. Another landslide was reported on the middle line between Khandala and Monkey Hill at around 3.05 am, he added.
Due to the landslides, all the three railway lines have been affected, forcing Central Railway to cancel, divert and regulate several long-distance trains, Nila said.
The Mumbai–Pune railway route has three tracks in the difficult Bhor Ghat section (Khandala Ghat): the Up line (towards Mumbai), Down line (towards Pune), and a Middle line.
“Due to incessant heavy rainfall in the South East Ghat section between Karjat and Lonavala, a landslide occurred between Thakurvadi and Monkey Hill Loop Cabin on the Up Main Line of Mumbai Division,” Nila said.
Several Passenger and Long-Distance Trains Cancelled
The disruptions led to the cancellation of several trains, including the CSMT-Pune Indrayani Express, Intercity Express, Deccan Express, Deccan Queen, Pragati Express and Dhule Express.
Additional services, including the Pune-CSMT Sinhagad Express and other trains, were also cancelled, while several long-distance trains were diverted, short-terminated, short-originated or rescheduled, officials said.
Restoration Work Underway
Railway authorities said restoration work was underway and advised passengers to check the latest train status before commencing their journey.
To assist passengers, Central Railway has set up helplines at major stations. The helpline numbers are:
- CSMT: 022-22694040
- Thane: 9321336747
- Lonavala: 8356854238
- Dadar: 9136452387
Passengers have been requested to use these numbers for real-time updates and travel-related information.
“Due to incessant heavy rainfall in the South East Ghat section between Karjat and Lonavala, a landslide has occurred between Thakurvadi (TKW) and Monkey Hill Loop Cabin (MHLC) on the Up Main Line (UPML) of Mumbai Division. Consequently, the following train services have been cancelled / diverted: Central Railway.”
The Mumbai-Pune railway corridor is one of the busiest rail routes in the country and passes through the Bhor Ghat section, a terrain prone to landslides during the monsoon. The section comprises three railway lines—the Up line towards Mumbai, the Down line towards Pune and the Middle line—making it a critical link for suburban, passenger and long-distance train operations.
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