Trains cancelledafter heavy raindamages tracks in Jodhpur dist

Jodhpur/Jaipur: Four trains were cancelled and a few others diverted on Wednesday after heavy rainfall damaged a 40-metre section of the Jodhpur-Jaisalmer railway track close to Tinwari and Mandiyai villages near Osian in Jodhpur district on Wednesday morning. The ground below the tracks got washed away, disrupting rail traffic on the route. While the Sabarmati Express was cancelled in the morning, the Ranikhet Express was stopped at Osian. Local MLA Bhairaram Siyol reached the spot along with officials to inspect the damage and gave instructions to repair the tracks. “About five kilometres from Tinwari towards Osian, near Mandiyai village at level crossing number C-31, the soil and ballast under the railway track were washed away due to heavy rain. About 100 fish plates of the track were left hanging in the air. We immediately suspended traffic on the track and started repairs,” a railway official said. Osian MLA Siyol too reached the spot in the morning and ensured that the repair work of the tracks began.

Telangana, Andhra Pradesh rain fury: South Central Railway cancels 438 trains, races to repair flood-damaged rail tracks

South Central Railway has experienced major disruptions due to torrential rains, causing the cancellation of 438 trains and diversion of 137 services. Critical tracks have been damaged, impacting connectivity between several states. Restoration efforts are in progress, with special trains arranged and fare refunds offered to affected passengers.

Athletes suffer as synthetic track repaired in March damaged again

The synthetic track at Sant Dnyaneshwar Sports Complex in Indrayaninagar has suffered damage for the second time in six months, forcing athletes to seek alternative practice venues. The Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation attributes the damage to poor quality materials and workmanship and intends to reconstruct the track after the monsoon season.

College of Forestry dean found dead near railway tracks

E V Anoop, dean of the College of Forestry in Thrissur, allegedly committed suicide by jumping before a train near Moonam Manackal temple. His son suggested work pressure might have led to his death. Anoop had earlier requested relief from his duties due to stress. Police are probing the case as an unnatural death.

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