Several trains halted, after part of hillside collapses on tracks, know more
Several trains traveling from Katni to Bilaspur were halted due to a mishap affecting the railway tracks in Madhya Pradesh. The disruption occurred when a portion of a hillside near the Morcha Gate, between Mudaria and Ghunghuti railway stations in Umaria district, collapsed onto the tracks. This incident was reported by the crew of a freight train passing through the area. The blockage led to a temporary halt in train traffic.
The landslide happened late at night during continuous rainfall. By morning, efforts were underway to clear the debris from the tracks, allowing for the resumption of train services. The timely notification from the freight train crew helped prevent a major accident and ensured that the tracks were promptly cleared for regular traffic.