Central Railway restores phased Mumbai–Pune rail services after July 6 Karjat–Lonavala landslides

Mumbai: Two separate technical failures on Mumbai's suburban railway network disrupted local train services on Monday, causing delays on both Central and Western Railway routes during the day.Speed Restriction and AC Local Fault Hit Central RailwayOn the Central Railway, services were affected due to two unrelated incidents. A speed restriction between Asangaon and Atgaon delayed a goods train on the down line, which in turn held up a Kasara local. The same rake later operated its return service nearly 52 minutes behind schedule. Around 11.30 am, an AC local developed a technical fault at Ambarnath, disrupting several down services. The impact later spread to up trains on the South-East line, leaving commuters waiting longer than usual. Railway officials said services were gradually restored after the defects were rectified.Maharashtra Announces Special Relief Package For July Flood-Hit Families In Palghar, Vasai-VirarOn the Western Railway, a point failure near Virar at around 6 am affected suburban operations. Although railway staff repaired the fault within about 20 minutes and normal movement resumed by 6.20 am, the disruption continued to affect the timetable through the day. Several local trains ran 10 to 12 minutes behind schedule.To get details on exclusive and budget-friendly property deals in Mumbai & surrounding regions, do visit: https://budgetproperties.in

Central Railway has restored rail connectivity between Mumbai and Pune after completing repair work on all three lines — Up, Down and Mid — on the Karjat-Lonavala ghat section following major landslides triggered by heavy rainfall. The final technical hurdle was cleared on July 28, when the Up line between Khandala and Monkey Hill was declared fit for train operations, with services resuming at 18:42 hrs, Central Railway said. The restoration work was carried out over 23 days under challenging weather conditions, involving more than 11,700 personnel, 40 machines and around 1,40,940 man-hours. Heavy rainfall of 327 mm on July 5 and 600-670 mm on July 6 triggered multiple landslides, boulder falls and embankment failures across the Lonavala-Karjat section, disrupting train operations. Around 665 trains were affected between July 6 and July 28 due to cancellations, short termination, short origination, diversions and rescheduling. Central Railway said the Khandala-Monkey Hill stretch on the Up line was among the most severely damaged locations, with a 130-metre-long formation settlement where the embankment sank up to four metres, leaving the track unsupported. Another major damage site between Monkey Hill and Thakurwadi on the Down line witnessed a landslide from a 200-metre-high hill, causing a retaining wall collapse and a 50-metre washout of the track formation. At Tunnel No. 51 on the Mid and Up lines, heavy surface runoff flooded the tunnel, washing away ballast and affecting track stability. The restoration work involved deployment of 2,514 departmental staff and 9,231 contractual workers working round-the-clock. The teams used 18 JCBs, 20 Poclain excavators, including two specialised long-boom machines, along with piling equipment and dumpers. More than 46,460 cubic metres of Granular Sub-Base (GSB) and 2,600 cubic metres of boulders were used for filling and stabilisation. The railway also installed 8,418 metres of self-drilling anchors, 1,800 square metres of high-strength mesh, 1,700 cubic metres of gabion walls and 7,500 sandbags for slope protection. Over 110 rakes were deployed to transport material to locations that were inaccessible by road. The Mid Line was restored on July 7, while the Down Line was made operational on July 14. The Up Line required additional work due to the extent of damage and was restored on July 28. Central Railway said permanent strengthening measures are underway, including construction of 1,200 mm diameter bored cast-in-situ piles and RCC retaining walls at vulnerable locations to improve long-term resilience of the section.

Mumbai: Central Railway achieved a major milestone on Monday by restoring the 3rd Up South East line between Khandala and Monkey Hill in the Lonavala–Karjat ghat section ahead of the estimated schedule. The first movement after restoration was a banker locomotive, which crossed the repaired stretch safely, marking the successful completion of the track restoration work.Line Disrupted Since July 7The line had been affected since 7 July due to damage in the ghat section, disrupting train operations on one of the busiest rail corridors connecting Mumbai and Pune. Railway engineers, technical staff and workers worked round the clock under difficult weather conditions and across challenging hilly terrain to complete the restoration. The successful movement of the banker locomotive confirmed that the repaired track was fit for train operations.BNCMC Reviews SIR Electoral Roll Revision Progress, Orders Faster Form Verification And DigitisationThe restoration is expected to improve train movement through the ghat section and help normalise services that had been affected due to the disruption. Railway officials said the work was completed through the dedicated efforts of teams working continuously in adverse conditions. The early completion of the restoration is expected to ease congestion and improve reliability on the busy Mumbai–Pune rail route.To get details on exclusive and budget-friendly property deals in Mumbai & surrounding regions, do visit: https://budgetproperties.in/

Mumbai: Central Railway is aiming to restore the third (Up) railway line in the landslide-hit Lonavala–Karjat ghat section by July 31, with reconstruction work progressing on a war footing. Engineers, technical staff and contractors are working round the clock to rebuild the damaged embankment after a major landslide earlier this month. While two lines have already been reopened for train services, restoration of the third line remains critical for bringing the busy Mumbai–Pune rail corridor back to full capacity.Dual Approach from Top and Bottom Accelerates Restoration with 50% Lower Slope DoneThe work is being carried out simultaneously from both the top and bottom of the affected slope to speed up restoration. A temporary approach road through the forest has been repaired, allowing 50–60 dumpers of granular material to reach the site every day. Long-arm excavators are placing the material from the base upwards, with nearly 50 per cent of the lower slope restoration already completed. At the top of the slope, material is being unloaded from special railway trains and released in a controlled manner to rebuild the embankment. Railway officials said this dual approach has significantly accelerated the restoration process.Officials said extensive manpower, heavy earthmoving equipment, dumpers and specialised engineering teams have been deployed at the site. Safety remains the top priority, with continuous monitoring of slope stability, embankment strength and other engineering parameters. The third line will be reopened only after all safety standards are met.FDA Suspends Licences Of Five Mumbai Bakeries Including 57-Year-Old Bristol Bakery In Mahim Over Safety ViolationsTrain Cancellations, Diversions Extended Until Third Line Is Fully RestoredMeanwhile, Central Railway has extended the cancellation, diversion, short termination and short origination of several long-distance trains until the third line is restored. Services on routes to Chennai, Hyderabad, Indore, Jodhpur, Karaikal and several other destinations will continue to remain affected over the next few days, with many trains being diverted via alternative routes such as Daund, Manmad, Bhusaval and Surat.Railway authorities said teams are working in difficult terrain and challenging weather conditions to restore normal operations at the earliest. Passengers have been advised to check the National Train Enquiry System (NTES), railway helplines and official social media platforms for the latest train updates. Once the third line is reopened, train operations on the Mumbai–Pune corridor are expected to return to normal, easing congestion and improving punctuality.To get details on exclusive and budget-friendly property deals in Mumbai & surrounding regions, do visit: https://budgetproperties.in/

Mumbai: Heavy rainfall across Mumbai and neighbouring districts severely affected Western Railway operations on Wednesday, disrupting several long-distance train services after a bank slip between Udvada and Pardi on the Vapi-Udvada section. Railway authorities said all down-direction trains were being regulated, resulting in delays and multiple service cancellations.Train Update | Western RailwayDue to heavy rainfall in the Vapi–Udvada section, all Down direction trains are being regulated, resulting in delays.Passengers are requested to plan their journey accordingly and cooperate with Railway staff.The inconvenience caused is deeply…— DRM - Mumbai Central, WR (@drmbct) July 22, 2026 According to the Divisional Railway Manager of Western Railway, Mumbai, persistent rainfall on the Vapi-Udvada stretch has affected train movement. "Due to heavy rainfall in the Vapi-Udvada section, regulation of all trains running in the down direction is being carried out, due to which trains are running late," the official said.Western Railway said the disruption was caused by bank sliding between Udvada (UVD) and Pardi (PAD) at Km 184/8-10, forcing the cancellation, short-termination and reversal of several passenger and express trains. Among the services cancelled was the 69153 Umbergaon Road-Valsad passenger train. TRAIN UPDATE | Western Railway Due to bank sliding between Udvada (UVD) – Pardi (PAD) on 22.07.2026, the following train services are affected:❌ Cancelled• 69153 Umbergaon –Valsad Memu • 69154 Valsad –Umbergaon Rd Memu Short Terminated• 69139 Borivali-Valsad…— DRM - Mumbai Central, WR (@drmbct) July 22, 2026 Details On Trains AffectedSeveral trains were short-terminated and reversed, including the Ahmedabad-Bandra Terminus (12934), which was terminated at Valsad before returning as the 12933 Bandra Terminus-Ahmedabad service. Similarly, the Ahmedabad-Mumbai Central (12932) was terminated at Navsari, while the Bhuj-Dadar (20908) was terminated at Surat and the Ajmer-Bandra Terminus (12996) at Valsad. Other affected services included trains operating between Borivali, Vapi, Dahanu Road, Vadodara and Mumbai Central.Passengers travelling on affected routes have been advised to check the latest train status before commencing their journey, as restoration work continues on the affected section.Mumbai Rains: Moderate To Heavy Showers Lash SoBo, Suburbs As Monsoon Makes Strong Comeback; Orange Alert IssuedLocal Trains Services Running SmoothlyMeanwhile, suburban railway services in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region remained largely operational despite the adverse weather. Western Railway said Churchgate-Dahanu Road suburban services and trains on the Mahim-Goregaon Harbour corridor were running normally. Central Railway also confirmed that services on its Main Line, Harbour Line, Trans-Harbour Line and Port Line were operational, though minor delays were reported on some suburban routes.Railway officials have urged passengers travelling on long-distance trains to verify the latest train schedules, cancellations and diversions through the National Train Enquiry System (NTES) or the Indian Railways enquiry portal before leaving for the station. To get details on exclusive and budget-friendly property deals in Mumbai & surrounding regions, do visit: https://budgetproperties.in/

Mumbai: Central Railway has announced the cancellation, diversion, short termination and short origination of several long-distance trains till July 24 as restoration work continues on the third railway line in the South East Ghat section between Karjat and Lonavala. While the South East Down line and the Middle line were restored on July 14, engineers are working round the clock to reopen the remaining line damaged by heavy monsoon-triggered landslides.In continuation of the restoration work following the earlier old landslide in the Southeast Ghat section of the Karjat-Lonavala section, 2 lines are now operational, while restoration of the remaining 1 line is underway.Accordingly, the following train services have been… pic.twitter.com/42LsjylhBc— DRM Mumbai CR (@drmmumbaicr) July 17, 2026 Several major trains, including the CSMT-Chennai Express, CSMT-Hyderabad Express, Dadar-Sainagar Shirdi Express and Dadar-Satara Express, have been cancelled on specified dates. Many other trains have been diverted through alternate routes via Daund, Manmad, Bhusaval, Surat and Kalyan, while a few services will either terminate early at Pune or Khadki or originate from these stations instead of Mumbai. The temporary changes are aimed at easing congestion and ensuring safe operations until the affected section is fully restored.Also Watch:Central Railway said its teams are working 24x7 in difficult terrain to clear debris and complete restoration work at the earliest. Passengers have been advised to check the National Train Enquiry System (NTES) app or contact the railway helpline for the latest train running information. Updates are also being shared regularly through Central Railway's official social media platforms. Railway authorities appealed to passengers to cooperate during the disruption, stating that the operational changes are necessary due to the natural calamity that damaged the crucial Mumbai-Pune rail corridor.To get details on exclusive and budget-friendly property deals in Mumbai & surrounding regions, do visit: https://budgetproperties.in/