Ooty mountain train services cancelled for five more days

The Mettupalayam–Ooty mountain train services have been cancelled for five more days, from November 14 to 18, due to ongoing track restoration work following landslides in the Nilgiris district. Heavy rainfall on October 23 triggered landslides at several locations, including Burliar. Around 65 landslides occurred along the Coonoor–Mettupalayam mountain railway section, with rocks and debris falling onto the tracks. Train services on the section were suspended, and restoration work is under way.
More than 50 of the 65 affected locations have been cleared, while work continues at the remaining sites.
Railway employees are engaged in the restoration work. As the repairs have not yet been completed, the suspension has been extended by another five days.
The cancellation has disappointed tourists, as services have already remained suspended for around 20 days.