Lioness killed near Khadkala village in Savarkundla Taluka.
Train No. 22994 Mahuva - Bandra T. Superfast Express was heading towards Liliya Mota when a 3 - 5 year old lioness was crossing the track near LC No. 52 and was hit by the train. Serious injuries were reported on her back and legs and lioness had died on the spot. Savarkundla Forest range team came and took carcass of lioness to start investigation.
Watchtowers were installed and fences installed on this section were badly damaged due to Tauktae cyclone in...
more... 2021. Repair work is going on so that a close eye on lion's movements is kept along the tracks. Railway sevaks are also deployed to alert Loco pilots help lions cross the track safely. (
click hereMany incidents of lions getting injured/ killed on tracks and roads are reported on this section is concerning. Question of lion's security is raised.
Janmabhoomi - 23 September