{
  "id": 29336,
  "title": "Train services affected due to landslips on tracks between Yedakumari and Shirvagilu stations",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/02/train-services-affected-due-to-landslips-on-tracks-between-yedakumari",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-02T04:46:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/train-services-affected-due-to-landslips-on-tracks-between-yedakumari-and-shirvagilu-stations/article71297126.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Train services have been severely impacted since Saturday night due to landslips on the tracks between Yedakumari and Shirvagilu stations in Sakleshpur taluk. Heavy rain triggered the landslips, causing continuous disruptions. South Western Railways canceled three trains scheduled to depart on Monday as restoration efforts were delayed. The issue is compounded by repeated landslips caused by intense rains in the Western Ghats, with massive debris obstructing the tracks. The first landslip was reported around 8:45 p.m. on Saturday. Mysuru Division officers halted trains bound for the affected stretch at the nearest stations and canceled or diverted several others. Alternative travel arrangements were made for affected passengers. Restoration commenced on Saturday night, with a relief train arriving promptly. However, repeated landslips prolonged the work, keeping train services disrupted through Sunday as well. Catering facilities were set up at Hassan, Subrahmanya Road, Shirivagilu, and Bantwal stations for stranded passengers' comfort. Chief Public Relations Officer Manjunath Kanamadi of South Western Railway explained that restoration is taking longer than anticipated due to the persistent landslips on the stretch. On Sunday, the railway announced that three trains starting on Monday—Yesvanthpur-Karwar Express (16515), Mangaluru Junction-Yesvanthpur (16576), and Karwar – KSR Bengaluru Panchaganga Express (16596)—had been canceled. Multiple trains were also canceled on Sunday, including Mangaluru Junction–Yesvantpur Express (16540), Yesvantpur–Mangaluru Junction Express (16575), Bengaluru–Karwar Panchaganga Express (16595), and Vijayapura–SSS Hubballi Passenger (56920). In addition to cancellations, several trains were re-routed to alternate tracks, such as Vijayapura–Mangaluru Express (17377), Mangaluru Central–Vijayapura Express (17378), Murudeshwar–SMVT Bengaluru Express (16586), Kozhikode–KSR Bengaluru Express (16512), KSR Bengaluru–Kozhikode Express (16511), and SMVT Bengaluru–Murudeshwar Express (16585).",
  "summary": "A relief material train reached the affected spot to assist in the restoration operations.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Hindu",
        "title": "Trains short-terminated due to landslip between Yedakumari and Shrivagilu stations",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/03/trains-short-terminated-due-to-landslip-between-yedakumari-and",
        "published": "2026-08-03T14:16:14.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}