Archive · 18 Jul 2026
Central Railway Cancels Trains Due to Landslide Repairs
The Central Railway has cancelled nine train services and diverted several others because of repair work on a section of track between Karjat and Lonavala.
This section was damaged in recent landslides.
The railway has already fixed two of the three lines in this section, but the third line is still being repaired.
This means that some trains will continue to be cancelled or diverted until July 24.
Passengers might find this inconvenient, but it's important for the railway to fix the damage to keep everyone safe.
Central Railway has cancelled nine train services due to ongoing repair works.
The South East ghat section between Karjat and Lonavala was damaged in recent landslides.
The South East Down line and the Middle line were restored on July 14.
The third line, South East ghat section, is still under repair, causing continued disruptions.
Train services are expected to be affected until July 24.
- Who
- Central Railway officials
- What
- Cancellation and diversion of train services
- When
- From July 14 to July 24
- Where
- South East ghat section between Karjat and Lonavala
- Why
- Ongoing repair works due to landslide damage
Passenger Inconvenience
Safety and Infrastructure Maintenance
Train Cancellations and Diversions
Passenger Inconvenience
Passengers face significant inconvenience due to the cancellation and diversion of train services, affecting their travel plans and daily commutes.
Safety and Infrastructure Maintenance
The cancellations and diversions are necessary to ensure the safety of passengers and the integrity of the railway infrastructure during repair works.
- Affected Section
- South East ghat section between Karjat and Lonavala
- Reason for Disruptions
- Ongoing repair works due to landslide damage
- Date of Partial Restoration
- July 14
- Expected Duration of Disruptions
- Until July 24
- Number of Cancelled Trains
- Nine