Karjat-Khopoli train services partially resume after 12-hour break caused by heavy rains

Mumbai, Jul 6 (PTI) Train services between Karjat and Khopoli in Raigad district partially resumed on Monday evening after remaining suspended for nearly 12 hours due to a ballast washout caused by heavy rain between Lowjee and Dolavli stations, officials said. Central Railway said the single-line track between Palasdari and Khopoli stations was declared safe after restoration work, following which the first train was allowed to pass at a speed of 10 kmph. Subsequent train movements were permitted at 30 kmph. Efforts are underway to fully restore the track between Palasdari and Khopoli stations, officials said. Chief Public Relations Officer of Central Railway Swapnil Nila had earlier said the ballast washout was reported at kilometre 109/10-11 between Lowjee and Dolavli stations, forcing the suspension of train services on the section. The Karjat-Khopoli section is part of Mumbai's suburban rail network and is used by thousands of commuters every day to travel to the metropolis for work. Suburban services on all four Central Railway corridors, namely the Main Line, Harbour Line, Trans-Harbour Line and Belapur-Uran Line were operating normally with some delays. Brief disruptions were witnessed after a plastic sheet got entangled with an overhead equipment (OHE) portal near Bhandup station on the Main Line around 1.30 pm and the branch of a tree fell near GTB station on the Harbour Line, officials said. Meanwhile, train services on the Karjat-Lonavala ghat section continue to remain suspended due to multiple landslides triggered by heavy rain, officials added. PTI KK BNM