Central Railway has temporarily cancelled several key express trains after a landslide in the Karjat-Lonavala ghat section disrupted rail traffic. The decision was taken as a safety precaution, with train cancellations
affecting multiple routes between July 10 and July 17, 2026. Restoration work on the affected stretch is underway on a war footing.
According to Central Railway, trains on the Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolhapur, Hubballi, Indore, Daund, Jodhpur and Shirdi routes have been hit by the landslide. Rail traffic through the ghat section has been significantly impacted, and railway staff are working on-site to restore the damaged stretch as quickly as possible.
| Train No. | Train Name | Cancellation Period |
|---|---|---|
| 17317 | Hubballi–Dadar Express | 10–17 July |
| 17318 | Dadar–Hubballi Express | 10–17 July |
| 22944 | Indore–Daund Express | 10–17 July |
| 22943 | Daund–Indore Express | 10–17 July |
| 22732 | Mumbai CSMT–Hyderabad Express | 10–17 July |
| 22731 | Hyderabad–Mumbai CSMT Express | 10–17 July |
| 12124 | Pune–Mumbai CSMT Deccan Queen | 10–17 July |
| 12123 | Mumbai CSMT–Pune Deccan Queen | 10–17 July |
| 11007 | Mumbai CSMT–Pune Deccan Express | 10–17 July |
| 11008 | Pune–Mumbai CSMT Deccan Express | 10–17 July |
| 12127 | Mumbai CSMT–Pune Intercity Express | 10–17 July |
| 12128 | Pune–Mumbai CSMT Intercity Express | 10–17 July |
| 22157 | Mumbai CSMT–Chennai Egmore Express | 10–17 July |
| 22158 | Chennai Egmore–Mumbai CSMT Express | 10–17 July |
| 17411 | Mumbai CSMT–Kolhapur Mahalaxmi Express | 10–17 July |
| 17412 | Kolhapur–Mumbai CSMT Mahalaxmi Express | 9–17 July |
| 20495 | Jodhpur–Hadapsar Express | 11–17 July |
| 20496 | Hadapsar–Jodhpur Express | 11–17 July |
| Train No. | Train Name | Cancelled On |
|---|---|---|
| 11028 | Satara–Dadar Express | 11, 13, 14 July |
| 11027 | Dadar–Satara Express | 10, 12, 13, 17 July |
| 11041 | Dadar–Sainagar Shirdi Express | 9, 11, 14, 15, 16 July |
| 11042 | Sainagar Shirdi–Dadar Express | 10, 12, 15, 16, 17 July |
What Is Central Railway Advising Passengers To Do?
The Central Railway administration has urged passengers to check updated information on the railway app or official channels before starting their journey. Passengers are advised to plan their travel only after checking the schedules of affected trains and available alternative arrangements on their route.
What’s The Situation On The Ground?
Rail traffic in the ghat section has been disrupted by the landslide, and railway staff are working at the site to restore the route. Given the situation, further changes to train schedules are possible over the coming days, and the railway administration has asked passengers to keep watching for official updates.
Disclaimer: Restoration work has progressed since this News18 Marathi report (July 9); commuters should verify latest cancellations on Central Railway’s official site.
