Parallel Track Laid at Kulshekar Stretch: Will Rail Traffic be Restored Now?

September 1: The landslide on Padil-Kulasekhara stretch had affected the rail traffic from August 23. The intermittent rainfall led to the further sliding of the hillock, resulting in a slurry on the track. Some trains to Mumbai were operated from Surathkal and few trains to Goa were also cancelled.

A new parallel track 400 metre stretch on the landslide-affected Padil-Kulasekhara stretch was completed on Saturday, August 31. The rail traffic on Mangalore-Mumbai route was finally restored with the laying of a new parallel track.

After laying the track, a materials train was operated to test the suitability of the track for operation. Later, a goods train was also operated on the section. Later, Mangala Express operated on the stretch to Mangalore Junction Railway Station.