Daijiworld Media Network – Hassan (MS)

Hassan, Aug 10: A landslide occurred on the railway track between Sakleshpur and Ballupet on Saturday morning, causing significant disruption to train services. Two trains that departed on Friday night were halted at Hassan and Aloor railway stations, leaving passengers, many of whom were heading home for the weekend, in a difficult situation.

Train services between Bengaluru and Mangaluru were cancelled from midnight on Friday. Railway workers are currently clearing the large amount of debris from the tracks. The railway department has temporarily suspended services between Padil and Hassan Junction. The DRM Mysuru announced on social media platform X that the service will resume shortly.

Train routes connecting Bengaluru with Kannur, Bengaluru with Murudeshwara, and Hassan with Mangaluru have also been cancelled. The Aloor-Hassan route is closed as well. Passengers faced inconvenience as trains stopped at six stations, including Sakleshpur, Yadakumari, Shiribagilu, and Aloor, with thousands of passengers spending the night on the train. The railway department arranged alternative transportation on Saturday morning.