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IN PHOTOS: Central Railway restores Mumbai-Pune rail link after massive landslide disrupt services

Updated On: 29 July, 2026 09:13 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

Central Railway on Wednesday said that it has restored rail connectivity between Mumbai and Pune, reopening all three railway lines in the Karjat–Lonavala ghat section after a challenging 23-day restoration operation following severe monsoon damage. Pics/Central Railway

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The railway route suffered extensive damage after 327 mm of rainfall on July 5 followed by 600 to 670 mm of rain on 6 July, which triggered multiple landslides, boulder falls and embankment collapses across the ghat section. Pics/Central Railway
The railway route suffered extensive damage after 327 mm of rainfall on July 5 followed by 600 to 670 mm of rain on 6 July, which triggered multiple landslides, boulder falls and embankment collapses across the ghat section. Pics/Central Railway
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According to an official statement, the train services on the final UP line between Khandala and Monkey Hill resumed at 6.42 pm on 28 July, marking the full restoration of the important rail corridor

According to an official statement, the train services on the final UP line between Khandala and Monkey Hill resumed at 6.42 pm on 28 July, marking the full restoration of the important rail corridor

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Central Railway mobilised 11,745 personnel, including railway staff and contract workers, to carry out the restoration

Central Railway mobilised 11,745 personnel, including railway staff and contract workers, to carry out the restoration

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The team worked around the clock, completing an estimated 140,940 man-hours over the 23-day operation

The team worked around the clock, completing an estimated 140,940 man-hours over the 23-day operation

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Heavy machinery deployed included 18 JCB machines, 20 Poclain excavators, including two long-boom excavators, a piling rig machine and multiple dumpers

Heavy machinery deployed included 18 JCB machines, 20 Poclain excavators, including two long-boom excavators, a piling rig machine and multiple dumpers

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More than 110 railway material trains were also used to transport construction materials to locations that could not be reached by road

More than 110 railway material trains were also used to transport construction materials to locations that could not be reached by road

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