Mangaluru: The soil clearance operation, initiated after a hill collapsed on the railway line between Sakaleshpura and Ballupet on the Mangalore-Bangalore railway line, has been completed. The operation was a challenging task, as it was delayed due to repeated soil collapses and heavy rainfall in the Sakaleshpura area over the last couple of days.
Despite these challenges, the team worked tirelessly to clear the soil and prevent further damage. By Tuesday, most of the soil on the railway line had been cleared, and the construction of a gabion wall had begun from the lower part to prevent soil from falling in the landslide area. The gabion wall is a crucial measure to prevent future landslides and ensure the safety of train passengers.
With the soil clearance operation complete, train traffic between Mangalore and Bangalore will resume today. This is a significant relief for passengers who have been affected by the disruption in train services. The completion of the soil clearance operation and the resumption of train services are a testament to the hard work and dedication of the team involved in the operation.
Sakaleshpura, where the incident occurred, is a hill station town and headquarters of Sakaleshpura taluk in Hassan district, Karnataka, India. The town is surrounded by the Western Ghats mountains, which extend along the western edge of the taluk, separating Sakaleshpura from Dakshina Kannada district. The region is prone to landslides, especially during heavy rainfall, and the recent incident highlights the need for continued vigilance and maintenance to ensure the safety of train passengers.