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Landslide Buries Neral-Matheran Toy Train Track Before Reopening
A landslide covered part of the toy train track between Neral and Matheran.
Soil, rocks and other debris fell onto the railway line.
The landslide happened near Kadyavarcha Ganpati.
The area had received heavy rain for several days.
Officials think the rain may have caused the ground to slide.
Workers are clearing and repairing the track.
Toy train services are already stopped during the monsoon season.
Officials expect service to restart by October 15, but the track must be fixed first.
A landslide buried part of the Neral-Matheran railway track under soil, rocks and debris.
The incident occurred near Kadyavarcha Ganpati, about 134 metres above Water Pipe station.
Heavy rainfall in Raigad over the previous three to four days is suspected to have triggered the landslide.
Railway restoration work is underway on the affected stretch.
Passenger service is suspended during the monsoon and is expected to resume by October 15, subject to repairs.
- Who
- Railway officials and restoration workers are addressing the damage to the Neral-Matheran route.
- What
- A landslide buried a section of the railway track under soil, rocks and debris.
- Where
- Near Kadyavarcha Ganpati, about 134 metres above Water Pipe station, on the Neral-Matheran route.
- When
- The landslide occurred on Monday evening; the report is dated September 23, 2026.
- Why
- Heavy rainfall in Raigad over the previous three to four days is suspected to have triggered the landslide.
Key facts
- Affected route
- Neral-Matheran toy train railway route
- Incident location
- Near Kadyavarcha Ganpati, approximately 134 metres above Water Pipe station
- Damage
- Track covered by soil, stones and debris
- Suspected cause
- Heavy rainfall in Raigad over three to four days
- Current status
- Restoration work is underway
- Passenger service
- Suspended during the monsoon
- Expected reopening
- By October 15
Quotes
Railway official from Matheran
A railway official overseeing or reporting on restoration work on the affected route
“The passenger train service between Neral and Matheran is shut during the monsoon. The service is expected to resume by October 15, and the necessary work on the track is being carried out.”
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