Over a month after a tunnel collapse, the Konkan Railway (KR) announced late on Tuesday that it has been fixed and services have been restored. The tunnel has been reinforced with steel plates and heavy webs. A five-meter portion of the tunnel wall in Pernem village, North Goa had collapsed due to heavy rains on August 6.

"The restoration work of Pernem tunnel at km 384/6-7 between Madure and Pernem stations of Karwar region has been successfully completed. The track fit certificate was issued at 10 pm on September 15 and traffic has been restored. Six trains which were either diverted via Madgaon- Londa-Miraj-Pune-Panvel or cancelled, have been restored to their original route," a senior official said.