Konkan Railway Monsoon Time Table
Konkan Railway Gears Up for Monsoon
This year our Nation is fighting the global Covid-19 pandemic. During the situation of this pandemic COVID-19, Konkan Railway is fully committed to the welfare of the countrymen and is making all efforts to ensure availability of essential commodities through its uninterrupted freight services. Konkan Railway staff is also making all efforts to maintain the track, ensuring all safety related guidelines and maintaining hygiene & social distancing norms.
The Konkan region is known to receive heavy rainfall during the monsoon seasons. Konkan Railway runs through this region and comprises of a 740Km long route. Konkan Railway gears up on the onset of Monsoons season in Konkan region. All planned safety works on this route from KOLAD (after Roha station of Central Railway) to THOKUR (before Mangaluru station) have been completed. Special attention has been given to catch water drain cleaning and inspection of cuttings. The large scale geo-safety works executed along the railway line in last few years have significantly reduced the incidences of boulder fall and soil slip, thus ensuring safe running of trains. No major disruption to train services have occurred on account of boulder fall during monsoons in last 7 years.
Konkan Railway will conduct Monsoon Patrolling as per the provisions of Indian Railway Permanent Way Manual to ensure safe running of trains. About 974 personnel will patrol the Konkan Railway route during the monsoon. Vulnerable locations will be patrolled round the clock and Stationary Watchmen will be deployed for 24 hours at critical locations. Speed restrictions will be imposed at vulnerable locations. BRN mounted excavators have been kept ready at all nominated points for quick movement in case of any emergency.
Instructions have also been issued to the loco pilots to run the trains at a reduced speed of 40 kmph in case of heavy rainfall when visibility is limited. Self-propelled ARMVs (Accident Relief Medical Van), with provision of Operation Theatre and providing emergency medical aid are kept ready at Ratnagiri and Verna (Goa) along with ART (Accident Relief Train).
Mobile phones have been provided to all safety category staff to contact control office / station in emergency. Both Loco Pilots and Guards of trains have been provided with Walkie-talkie sets as well as every station on Konkan Railway is equipped with 25 Watt VHF base station. This enables wireless communication between the train crew as well as train crew and Station Master. Emergency Communication (EMC) sockets have been provided at a distance of average 1 Km along the Konkan Railway route that enables the Patrolmen, Watchmen, Loco Pilots, Guard and other field maintenance staff to contact Station Master and control office during any emergency situations. Satellite phone communication has been provided in ARMV (Accident Relief Medical Van) for emergency contact, when ARMV is ordered in service. All main signal aspects on Konkan Railway are now replaced with LED for improving signal visibility.
Self-recording rain gauges have been installed at 9 stations viz. Mangaon, Chiplun, Ratnagiri, Vilwade, Kanakavali, Madgaon, Karwar, Bhatkal & Udupi which will record the rainfall in the region and alert Officials in case of increased rainfall. Flood warning systems for bridges have been provided at 3 locations will alert Officials in case of flash flood in the river when water flow reaches above danger Level.
Control rooms at Belapur, Ratnagiri and Madgaon, will work 24 x 7 during monsoon period for ensuring safe running of trains. Monsoon Time Table will come into effect from 10th June, 2025 upto 31st Oct, 2025. Passengers may check train status online during monsoon by visiting www.konkanrailway.com or using KRCL App by downloading from Google Play Store or by dialing 139.
Konkan Railway aims to ensure safe travel for its passengers in the coming monsoon with the measures taken above.
Here’s a glimpse of a Konkan Railway monsoon timetable extracted from a visual source, showcasing adjustments to train departure times during the heavy rain season.
Konkan Railway Monsoon Timetable Overview (2025)
Duration & Timing Adjustments
- The monsoon timetable runs from 15 June to 20 October 2025, a 15-day shift compared to prior years.
- Speed restrictions are enforced to maintain safety:
- Roha–Veer: maximum of 120 km/h
- Veer–Kankavali: 75 km/h
- Kankavali–Udupi and Udupi–Thosar: 90 km/h
- In case of heavy rain impairing visibility, trains operate at reduced speeds of 40 km/h.
Operational Enhancements
- 24×7 control rooms are functional at Belapur, Ratnagiri, and Madgaon for real-time monitoring and coordination.
- Emergency preparedness includes:
- Medical teams stationed at key locations like Chiplun, Ratnagiri, Verna, Madgaon, Karwar, and Udupi
- Accident Relief Medical Vans equipped with operation theatres at Ratnagiri and Verna
- A standby Accident Relief Train (ART) at Verna
- Availability of excavator-mounted wagons, RMVs, and over 630 trained personnel deployed strategically across vulnerable zones.
- Geotechnical safety efforts include cleaning of drains, slope stabilization, and rockfall prevention, with collaboration from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) for continuous monitoring.
Schedule Alterations for Konkan Route Trains
- From Kerala Rail News, we have an example of specific timetable shifts effective from 15 June 2025:
| Train No. | Route | Original Departure | Monsoon Departure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22149 | Ernakulam Jn – Pune SF Express | 05:15 | 02:15 |
| 22655 | Ernakulam Jn – NZM Superfast | 05:15 | 02:15 |
| 10107 | Madgaon – Mangaluru MEMU | 04:00 | 04:40 |
| Others | Various via Konkan | e.g., 09:10 | e.g., 04:50 |
This illustrates how departures are often advanced to ensure sections are crossed during daylight, improving safety over the monsoon stretch.
Summary: What to Know
- Monsoon timetable runs: 15 June – 20 October 2025
- Enforced speed limits vary by section for safety (40–120 km/h range)
- Advanced schedules for key trains, particularly from southern origins
- Robust safety infrastructure with continuous surveillance, emergency response setup, and geotechnical preparedness
- Real-time updates are accessible via the Konkan Railway website or helpline 139
Why It Matters
The Konkan Railway traverses a high-rainfall, landslide-prone part of the Western Ghats. Implementing a monsoon timetable—with reduced speeds, rescheduled train timings, and enhanced safety infrastructure—ensures reliable and safer travel during peak monsoon months.
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