Mangaluru: A landslide has disrupted the Mangalore-Bengaluru railway line, specifically between Sakleshpur and Ballupet stations. This incident has led to the cancellation of numerous trains scheduled for August 19 and 20.

Several trains originating from Mangalore Central, Murudeshwar, Bengaluru, and other stations have been affected. The following trains have been cancelled due to the landslide near Sakleshpur:

Cancelled Trains from Mangalore Central Railway Station:

  • 07378 Mangalore Central – Vijayapura Special Express (August 19 and 20)
  • 07377 Vijayapura – Mangalore Central Special Express (August 19)

Cancelled Trains from Murudeshwar:

  • 16586 Murudeshwar – SMVB Bengaluru Express (August 19)
  • 16585 SMVB Bengaluru – Murudeshwar Express (August 19)

Cancelled Trains from KRS Bengaluru:

  • 16595 KSR Bengaluru – Karwar Express (August 19)
  • 16596 Karwar – KSR Bengaluru Express (August 19)
  • 16511 KSR Bengaluru – Kannur Express (August 19)
  • 16512 Kannur – KSR Bengaluru Express (August 19)

Cancelled Trains from Yeshvantpur Junction:

  • 16515 Yeshvantpur Junction – Karwar Express (August 19)
  • 16516 Karwar – Yeshvantpur Junction Express (August 20)

The Southern Railway Palakkad Division has announced these cancellations and is currently working to restore the affected railway line. Passengers are advised to check for updates before initiating their travel plans.