Nilgiri Mountain Railway Trains Cancelled Till November 18 After Heavy Rains, Landslips

Coimbatore: Train services on the Nilgiri Mountain Railway (NMR) have been cancelled on various dates between November 14 and 18 following heavy rains and landslips at several locations in the Nilgiris.

Boulders and mud have fallen on the railway tracks, while uprooted trees have also obstructed train movement. Railway personnel are engaged in restoration works despite challenging weather conditions and the difficult terrain. However, the extent of the obstructions has delayed the completion of restoration works, prompting the Southern Railway to cancel several services.

Train Nos. 56136 and 56137 operating between Mettupalayam and Udagamandalam in both directions have been cancelled from November 14 to 18. The special train No. 06171 from Mettupalayam to Udagamandalam scheduled for November 15 has also been cancelled, while special train No. 06172 from Udagamandalam to Mettupalayam will not operate on November 14 and 16.

The cancellations were announced by the Salem Division of Southern Railway on Friday.