NMR services cancelled from Oct. 27 to 29

The Nilgiri mountain train service has been cancelled due to landslide in many places. | Photo Credit: SATHYAMOORTHY M. The Railways has cancelled Nilgiri Mountain Railway (NMR) services from October 27 to 29 in view of heavy rainfall and land slips at many places.Services of Mettupalayam – Udagamandalam Passenger Train (No.56136) scheduled to depart from Mettupalayam 7.10 a.m., and the Udagamandalam – Mettupalayam Passenger Train (No.56137) scheduled to depart at 2 p.m. in the return direction have been cancelled, a release issued by the Southern Railway said.Works are on to remove boulders and mud, and trees fallen on the railway track.

Railway personnel were engaged in restoration works despite continuous rainfall and difficult terrain, the release added.