The services of Nilgiri Mountain Rail (NMR) were cancelled for the third day today, following landslides on the track near Hillgrove station due to incessant rains being experienced for the last five days.

The NMR was cancelled between Mettupalayam and Coonoor for the last two days, following landslides and falling of trees at various places.

In view of fresh landslide at Hillgrove, the services were cancelled today. However, the train services between Coonoor and Udhagamandalam (Ooty) will run as usual, official sources said.