The Konkan Railway (KR) has geared up for the upcoming monsoon, with its timetable set to come into effect from June 10 to October 31. “The Konkan region is known to receive heavy rainfall and special attention has been given to cleaning of catch water drains and the inspection of cuttings. The large-scale geo-safety works executed along the railway line over the last few years have significantly reduced boulder falling and soil slip incidents, ensuring safe running of trains along the route,” a KR spokesperson said, adding that no major disruption in train services has occurred due to boulder falling incidents during monsoons in the last 10 years.

According to the official, KR will also be conducting monsoon patrolling as per the prescribed guidelines to ensure the safe running of trains, with about 673 personnel deployed for the task. “There will be round-the-clock patrolling at vulnerable locations and stationary watchmen will be at these locations, while speed restrictions will be imposed on train movement,” he said.