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Heavy rain throws Western Railway services off track; over 20 long-distance trains stranded
As more than 40 train services were affected by cancellations, diversions and delays, railway authorities scrambled to assist stranded passengers and worked to restore connectivity on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad trunk route
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The Hindu BusinessLine
· Jul 6, 2026
22 trains affected as heavy rains disrupt rail traffic on busy Ahmedabad–Mumbai corridor
According to the Ahmedabad division of Western Railway, waterlogging between Safale, Kelve Road, Vasai Road and Nalasopara stations in the Mumbai Central Division impacted train operations
Metro
· Jul 12, 2026
Major London station to close within weeks for major £20,000,000 upgrade
Trains that normally call into London Charing Cross and Waterloo East will be forced to divert to other stations during the 22-day closure.
The West Australian
· Jul 4, 2026
Freight train carrying cement derails in NSW Southern Highlands
The freight train, which was carrying materials for cement, came off its tracks in the small town, prompting a major clean-up and traffic chaos.
Brisbane Times
· Jul 8, 2026
Telstra outage halts iconic train journey
The Telstra outage has seen the iconic Ghan ground to a halt.
India TV News
· Jul 6, 2026
Mumbai-Pune train services thrown off track as heavy rains trigger landslides in Karjat-Lonavala section
Train services on the crucial Mumbai-Pune rail corridor came to a standstill early on Monday after heavy rainfall triggered multiple landslides in the Karjat-Lonavala Bhor Ghat section, disrupting one of the busiest railway routes in Maharashtra. The incident affected all three railway lines in the ghat section, forcing Central Railway to cancel, divert, regulate and reschedule several passenger and long-distance trains. Railway officials said restoration work was launched immediately, while passengers were advised to verify the latest train status before leaving for stations.
RTL Today
· Jun 26, 2026
On Thursday: Incident in Heisdorf causes delays and cancellations on northern rail line
Trains running between Luxembourg City, Ettelbruck, and on to Gouvy and Diekirch were hit by delays and cancellations on Thursday evening, with the CFL yet to disclose the precise nature of the problem.
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Related coverage for "Heavy rain throws Western Railway services off track; over 20 long-distance trains stranded": The Hindu BusinessLine — 22 trains affected as heavy rains disrupt rail traffic on busy Ahmedabad–Mumbai corridor. Metro — Major London station to close within weeks for major £20,000,000 upgrade. The West Australian — Freight train carrying cement derails in NSW Southern Highlands. Brisbane Times — Telstra outage halts iconic train journey. India TV News — Mumbai-Pune train services thrown off track as heavy rains trigger landslides in Karjat-Lonavala section. RTL Today — On Thursday: Incident in Heisdorf causes delays and cancellations on northern rail line