Due to a derailed coal-carrying train near tunnel number 15 between Sonavli and Dudhsagar on the South Western Railway division, the Madgaon-Hubli railway line has been closed since Friday morning. The line is expected to be operational by Sunday night. The derailment occurred around 10:30 am on Friday. A powerful crane...
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from Hubli is being used to remove the derailed carriages. The incident caused significant damage to the railway track, requiring complete replacement. Following repairs, the line will have to be inspected by railway safety commissioners before reopening. Many train journeys have been cancelled or rerouted. For example, the Vasco Nizamuddin train is running via Madgaon-Panvel, while the Vasco Shalimar Express is terminating at Hubli. The rescue efforts are facing challenges due to the heavy weight of the coal-filled carriages, limited space, the location within a tunnel, and intermittent heavy rainfall.