Movement of trains between Mangaluru and Bengaluru were hit on August 10, 2024, due to landslips between Ballupete and Sakaleshpur in Sakaleshpur taluk.
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Shivamogga:
Trains travelling between Mangaluru and Bengaluru have been stuck between Sakaleshpur and Alur since Friday, August 9, 2204 night due to landslips on the stretch.
Landslips between Ballupete and Sakaleshpur buried the tracks, affecting the train movement. Hundreds of passengers have been stranded. They have requested that the railway officials make alternative arrangements for their travel. The railway staff have begun the work to clear the debris.
The movement of trains on the Bengaluru-Mangaluru resumed on August 8 after the tracks between Sakaleshpur – Subrahmanya Road, that were affected by landslips were cleared.
Five trains regulated
KSR Bengaluru-Kannur Express (16511) has been stopped at Alur. SMVT Bengaluru – Murdeshwar Express (16585), has been stopped at Hassan.
Murdeshwar-SMVT Bengaluru Express (16586) has been stopped at Sakleshpur. Kannur – KSR Bengaluru Express (16512) has been regulated at Sakleshpur.
Karwar-KSR Bengaluru Panchaganga Super-Fast Express (16596) has been regulated at Donigal.
According to a release issued by South Western Railway, the staff made arrangements of food and tea for the passengers at the stations. The restoration work is under progress.
Senior officers of the SWR have been monitoring the situation, the release said.
