Mangaluru : Due to unprecedented rainfall in ghat section of Hassan- Mangaluru route, the section witnessed fifty-nine incidences of landslides and tree fall between Hassan and Subramanya Road between August 5 to August 12.

Extensive damage has been caused to the tracks and bank at several locations as debris of more than 75430 cubic meters fell from the embankment and the track restoration works have been taken up immediately thereafter.

Works have been going at all critical location with multiple machines and labour despite inclement weather conditions prevailing there.
All landslips and breaches have been cleared except at three locations where the bank has eroded. Senior officers from Zone and Division are personally monitoring the work.

In view of the above, train services will remain suspended and train services are expected to begin on the ghat section from the night of August 25.