The falling tree snapped high-tension traction wires and blocked the tracks
20652) had departed Anandapuram at 6.18am. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Mysuru | Silver Rate in Mysuru | Bank Holidays in Mysuru | Public Holidays in Mysuru Stay updated with the latest Mysuru news. It completely disrupted train services on the Talaguppa–Bengaluru route. The incident occurred near the Kenchanala halt section close to Arasalu railway station shortly after the Talaguppa–Bengaluru Intercity Express (Train No. The falling tree snapped high-tension traction wires and blocked the tracks, bringing the train to a complete standstill for more than three and a half hours. On receiving the information, railway engineers, technical staff, and Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel rushed to the spot to clear the fallen tree and repair the damaged electrical equipment. To prevent further delay while the high-voltage electrical lines were being repaired, railway officials attached a diesel locomotive to tow the train past the affected stretch before resuming regular electric traction. The unexpected breakdown caused major distress among passengers, many of whom were heading back to work in Bengaluru after the holiday. Downstream stations including Shivamogga town and Bhadravathi saw heavy rush as commuters were left waiting without clear timelines. many were forced to wait at the platforms for hours While several stranded passengers opted to head to local bus terminals or return home. The train, which usually reaches Shivamogga by 7am and arrives in Bengaluru by noon, experienced severe operational delays across its route. Railway officials informed TOI that the train reached Bengaluru after a three-hour delay. Download the TOI App.
Shivamogga : Hundreds of commuters returning to Bengaluru after the Ganesh Chaturthi festival and long weekend were left stranded in the middle of their journey on Tuesday morning after a tree fell onto a railway track and cut overhead electrical cables near Arasalu.