Mumbai-Pune rail traffic resumes on single line after 44-hour rain disruption

Train traffic on the Mumbai-Pune corridor resumed on a single line late on July 7 after about 44 hours of disruption caused by landslides and heavy rain in the Lonavala ghat section.

Central Railway had restored one of the three rail lines in the Thakurwadi Cabin-Monkey Hill stretch, allowing temporary movement between Pune and Mumbai while work continued on the remaining track.

What happened

The interruption began on July 6, when heavy rain triggered landslides in the ghat section and forced services to be suspended. Earlier reporting said the disruption led to cancellations and diversions on the corridor.

By Tuesday night, one line had been brought back into operation, easing the blockage but stopping short of a full restoration. The latest reports said the corridor had reopened only partially, with one line available for train movement.

What remains unresolved

Central Railway was still working to reopen the remaining line or lines in the affected stretch. The section between Thakurwadi Cabin and Monkey Hill remained the focus of restoration work.

The Mumbai-Pune route runs through a landslide-prone ghat section, and the ongoing monsoon brings a continuing risk of further delays or renewed blockages. Further updates are expected on whether the corridor can return to normal service and whether weather will interfere again.