Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Central Railway Aims to Restore Third Line by July 31
Central Railway is working hard to fix a damaged railway line in the Lonavala–Karjat area.
A big landslide happened earlier this month, and they are trying to rebuild the line by July 31.
They are working from both the top and bottom of the slope to make it faster.
Two lines are already open, but the third one is still being fixed.
This is important because many trains are being canceled or diverted until the third line is ready.
Passengers should check for updates on train schedules.
Once the third line is open, train services will go back to normal, and there will be less congestion.
Central Railway aims to restore the third line in the Lonavala–Karjat ghat section by July 31.
Two lines have already been reopened, but the third line is critical for full capacity.
Restoration work is being done simultaneously from the top and bottom of the slope.
Train cancellations and diversions will continue until the third line is restored.
Passengers are advised to check the National Train Enquiry System (NTES) for updates.
- Who
- Central Railway engineers, technical staff, and contractors
- What
- Restoration of the third railway line in the landslide-hit Lonavala–Karjat ghat section
- When
- Target completion date is July 31
- Where
- Lonavala–Karjat ghat section
- Why
- To restore full capacity of the busy Mumbai–Pune rail corridor and reduce train cancellations and diversions
Passenger Convenience
Safety and Engineering Standards
Priority of Restoration
Passenger Convenience
Passengers want the third line restored as soon as possible to reduce train cancellations and diversions.
Safety and Engineering Standards
Railway officials prioritize safety and engineering standards, ensuring the slope is stable before reopening the line.
- Location
- Lonavala–Karjat ghat section
- Target Restoration Date
- July 31
- Current Status
- Two lines reopened, third line under restoration
- Affected Routes
- Chennai, Hyderabad, Indore, Jodhpur, Karaikal, and others
- Restoration Method
- Dual approach from top and bottom of the slope
- Safety Measures
- Continuous monitoring of slope stability and embankment strength