Ooty Mountain Railway Service Cancellation Continues Due to Bad Weather

Southern Railway's Salem Division announces the cancellation of the Ooty-Mettupalayam mountain railway service on May 21 due to ongoing heavy rainfall and poor weather conditions in Nilgiris District.


Coimbatore: The Southern Railway's Salem Division announced today, May 20, that the mountain railway services between Mettupalayam to Ooty and vice versa will be cancelled tomorrow, May 21, due to persistent heavy rainfall and adverse weather conditions in the Nilgiris District.

Passengers who have pre-booked their tickets will be fully refunded, the division confirmed. This measure ensures the safety of passengers and the prevention of any accident that could be caused by the inclement weather. Travelers are advised to check for further updates before making travel plans.

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