CR cancels 30 trains till July 17 after landslides disrupt Mumbai-Pune rail route

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Rail connectivity on the Mumbai-Pune corridor will remain crippled till July 17, as the Central Railway has cancelled 30 long-distance and intercity trains, following landslides on the Bhor Ghat section, officials said on Friday.

Heavy, torrential downpours on July 6 triggered multiple landslides between Karjat and Lonavala stations, severely damaging all three railway lines.

The landslides mainly occurred at the Thakurwadi and Monkey Hill cabins on the ghat section.

While restoration work is underway, difficult terrain and dangerous conditions are delaying the full resumption of normal services, officials said.

CR in a release, said it has cancelled 30 train services, including 14 daily trains, eight services on specified dates and eight special trains.

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