This story is from December 19, 2021

Karnataka: South Western Railway put safety net to prevent rock fall in Dharmapuri

South Western Railway has covered loose boulders along a 250m stretch between Toppur and Sivadi stations in Byappanahalli -Salem route.
Karnataka: South Western Railway put safety net to prevent rock fall in Dharmapuri
Loose boulders in the section are being covered with a metal mesh and rock bolting as a protective measure
BENGALURU: South Western Railway has covered loose boulders along a 250m stretch between Toppur and Sivadi stations in Byappanahalli -Salem route.
“Loose boulders in the section are being covered with a metal mesh and rock bolting as a protective measure” said SWR chief PRO (in-charge) E Vijaya.
SWR sources said there are around 10km of vulnerable sections between Salem and Bengaluru and steps have been taken to prevent boulders falling into the track.
“We have decided to take up the work on a war footing basis” said another official. SWR has also decided to intensify patrolling during monsoon and also posting a watchman at vulnerable locations.
Last month, about 2,350 passengers on board Kannur-Yeshwantpur Express had a narrow escape after boulders fell on it in Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu. Seven coaches derailed between Sivadi and Muttampatti in the Omalur-Bengaluru section.
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Christin Mathew Philip

Christin Mathew Philip is a Principal Correspondent with The Times of India, Bengaluru. He writes on urban mobility and traffic issues. He is the winner of Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism award (2015) for his reporting on civic issues in Chennai. He worked in TOI Chennai (2011-2016) before moving to The New Indian Express, Bengaluru in 2016.

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