Landslides disrupt Bengaluru-Mangaluru railway service, 12 train cancellations announced: Report

Landslides between Ballupete and Sakleshpur stations on Friday led to major disruptions, with two trains affected and 12 services cancelled for the coming days.

Published on: Aug 17, 2024, 15:00:00 IST

By Yamini C S

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Landslides on the railway track between Ballupete and Sakleshpur stations around midday on Friday caused significant disruptions to two trains operating on the Bengaluru-Mangaluru route. The Yeshwantpur-Karwar train faced partial cancellation between Hassan and Karwar, while the Mangaluru Junction-Yeshwantpur train was compelled to terminate at Sakleshpur due to the landslide, The Times of India reported.

The SWR has arranged bus services to assist stranded passengers while repairs are underway. (HT) (HT_PRINT)

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In response to the disruption, South Western Railway (SWR) officials have arranged for bus services to assist affected passengers in reaching their destinations.

As a result of the landslides, the SWR has also announced the cancellation of 12 train services scheduled for August 17, 18, and 19. The cancelled trains include 16585, 16586, 16595, 16596, 16511, 16512, 16539, 16540, 07377, 07378, 16575, and 16576, the report stated.

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An SWR representative confirmed that the latest landslides occurred in the same area where similar incidents were reported on August 10. Restoration of the track will take at least 48 hours, he said, as quoted by the publication.

The Bengaluru-Mangaluru highway has also been severely impacted by multiple landslides in recent weeks, causing major disruptions to vehicle and goods traffic. Earlier landslides near Sakleshpur and Alur on August 10 followed previous disruptions caused by landslides on July 26 between Sakleshpur and Subrahmanya.

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Heavy rains have further exacerbated the situation along the Karnataka coast. A major landslide on the night of July 29 near Harle estate in Sakleshpur, Hassan district, severely damaged local roads and impacted nearby villages. This landslide destroyed part of a key alternative route to the Bengaluru-Mangaluru highway, with video footage showing a significant section of the road collapsing and disappearing from view.

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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