Konkan trains cancelled as water oozes out of Goa's Pernem tunnel

Mumbai: The services of the Konkan Railway were badly affected as water oozed out in Goa's Pernem tunnel.

According to KR officials, water was seen oozing out of the tunnel between the Madure-Pernem section at km 386/6-7 of Karwar region an 2213 hrs of Tuesday and again at 0259 hrs with higher intensity on Wednesday.

Several trains were cancelled or diverted.

Goa has been receiving heavy rains for the last three days. Although it witnessed moderate showers since Wednesday morning, the Met Department has issued a red alert predicting exceptionally heavy rainfall for the day.

The sudden cancellations led to chaotic scenes, particularly at Margao station in South Goa. A group of 200 travellers from Gujarat, including 60 senior citizens, found themselves stranded when the Goa Samparkranti Express was cancelled just two hours before departure.

"There is a group of 200 people with us, of which at least 60 are senior citizens. We were told two hours in advance that the train was cancelled. What should we do now?" questioned Abdul Walekar, a member of the group on tour to Goa.

KRCL Deputy General Manager Baban Ghatge assured passengers that efforts are underway to restore the track at the Pernem tunnel. The X handle of the Konkan Railway said a couple hours ago that they expect the restoration work to be completed by 8 in the evening.

List of trains affected:

Train no 22229 Mumbai CSMT - Madgaon Jn. Vande Bharat Express journey commences on 10/07/2024 is cancelled.

Train no. 12051  Mumbai CSMT - Madgaon Jn. Janshatabdi Express journey commences on 10/07/2024 is cancelled.

Train no. 10103  Mumbai CSMT - Madgaon Jn. Mandovi Express  journey commences on 10/07/2024 is cancelled.

Train no. 12133  Mumbai CSMT - Mangaluru Jn. Express journey commences on 09/07/2024 is cancelled.  

Train no. 10104  Madgaon Jn. - Mumbai CSMT Mandovi Express journey commences on 10/07/2024 is cancelled.

Train no. 50108  Madgaon Jn. - Sawantwadi Road  Passenger journey commences on 10/07/2024 is cancelled.

Train no 22120 Madgaon Jn. - Mumbai CSMT - Tejas Express journey commences on 10/07/2024 is cancelled.

Train no. 12052 Madgaon Jn - Mumbai CSMT - Janshatabdi Express journey commences on 10/07/2024 is cancelled.

Train no. 10106 Sawantwadi Road - Diva Express journey commences on 10/07/2024 is cancelled.                        

Train no. 12618 H. Nizamuddin - Ernakulam Jn. Mangala Express journey commences on 09/07/2024 will be diverted via Panvel - Lonavala - Pune - Miraj - Londa - Madgaon.

Train no. 12449 Madgaon Jn. - Chandigarh Express journey commences on 10/07/2024 is fully cancelled.

Train no. 12620 Mangaluru Central - Lokmanya Tilak (T) journey commences on 10/07/2024 is fully cancelled.

Train no. 12134 Mangaluru Jn. - Mumbai CSMT Express journey commences on 10/07/2024 is fully cancelled.

Train no. 50107 Sawantwadi Road - Madgaon Jn. Passenger journey commences on 10/07/2024 is fully cancelled.

Train no. 20111 Mumbai CSMT - Madgaon Jn. Konkankanya Express journey commences on 09/07/2024 will be short terminated at Sawantwadi Road and partially cancelled between Sawantwadi Road - Madgaon Jn.

Train no. 12619 Lokmanya Tilak (T) - Mangaluru Central Matsyagandha Express journey commences on 09/07/2024 will be short terminated at Sawantwadi Road and partially cancelled between Sawantwadi Road - Mangaluru Central.

(With PTI inputs)