Landslide Derails Train Engine Near Parassala, Disrupts Rail Traffic; Several Trains Cancelled

Thiruvananthapuram: Train services were disrupted after a landslide dumped soil onto railway tracks at Parassala. Efforts to clear the debris are ongoing, and several trains have been cancelled.

Following the landslide, the Bilaspur–Tirunelveli Express derailed near Parassala railway station. The engine’s four wheels went off the tracks after the train stopped near the station. The derailed engine and train have since been moved from the spot.

Railway authorities said all passengers were safe and that bus services would be arranged for them. The accident occurred around 2 am.

The landslide disrupted train services on the Thiruvananthapuram–Nagercoil route. Services can be restored only after the soil is completely cleared and further inspections are completed.

Cancelled trains

1. Thiruvananthapuram North–Nagercoil Passenger (56306)

2. Nagercoil–Thiruvananthapuram North Passenger (56309)

3. Nagercoil–Kollam Junction Passenger

4. Kollam Junction–Nagercoil Passenger

5. Thiruvananthapuram North–Nagercoil Passenger (56310)

6. Nagercoil–Thiruvananthapuram North Passenger (56305)

Trains held up

1. Tambaram–Thiruvananthapuram Central Special

2. Madurai–Punalur Express

3. Tambaram–Thiruvananthapuram Central Amrit Bharat Express

Trains delayed at departure

1. Kanyakumari–Mangaluru Central Parashuram Express

2. Nagercoil–Punalur Passenger

3. Punalur–Kanyakumari Passenger

4. Thiruvananthapuram Central–Tambaram Express

The Railways also said the Guruvayur–Chennai Egmore Express and Pune–Kanyakumari Express would be delayed.