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Part of Landslides and heavy rainfall have suspended services in Mettupalayam and Coonoor.

How could the landslip cancellation of NMR services affect the state?

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The state may face regulatory and financial demands for NMR track stability. The landslip and falling boulders on the Nilgiri Mountain Railway (NMR) track between Coonoor and Kallar forced the cancellation of services between Mettupalayam and Coonoor. Following this disruption, Rohit Jain, a member of the Salem Divisional Railway Users Consultative Committee, called for a detailed study on the slope stability along the NMR track. This study, which he suggests should involve geology and geography experts, and the coordination of meteorological advisories, implies a need for significant corrective measures and regulatory oversight that falls under the purview of the state government.

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  • The landslip and falling of boulders occurred on the NMR track between Coonoor and Kallar stretch.deccanchronicle.com
  • NMR services were cancelled between Mettupalayam and Coonoor.deccanchronicle.com
  • Rohit Jain called for a detailed study on the slope stability along the NMR track.deccanchronicle.com
  • Jain suggested the railway ministry engage geology and geography experts for the study.deccanchronicle.com

Why it matters

The NMR track is a critical piece of infrastructure in the Nilgiris, and its repeated vulnerability to heavy rains and landslides poses a significant risk to public safety and regional transport operations. The need for a comprehensive scientific study and subsequent corrective measures implies potential long-term financial commitments and regulatory changes for the state government to ensure the stability of the track.

This issue is part of a larger pattern where the monsoon season challenges the NMR, which has historically required precautionary lay-offs. The call for a detailed study reflects a shift toward needing scientific analysis to manage the risks associated with the track's challenging terrain.

What we don't know yet

  • Will the railway ministry take full responsibility for funding the required slope stability study?
  • What specific corrective measures will be implemented if the study confirms soil texture weakening is the cause?

What would change this answer

The railway ministry commits to funding the detailed slope stability study.The financial burden on the state government would likely decrease, shifting the primary cost to the railway operator.
The study finds the landslips are primarily caused by external factors unrelated to the track's structure.The state's regulatory role might shift from infrastructure repair to coordinating with meteorology departments for better advisory.

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