Waterlogging in Visakhapatnam division disrupts train services, three trains cancelled
PINAKI MAJUMDAR Jamshedpur, October 29: Waterlogging on railway tracks between Jadhupudi and Ichchapuram stations in the Visakhapatnam railway division of Andhra Pradesh…
PINAKI MAJUMDAR
Jamshedpur, October 29: Waterlogging on railway tracks between Jadhupudi and Ichchapuram stations in the Visakhapatnam railway division of Andhra Pradesh has disrupted train services, prompting South Eastern Railway’s Kharagpur division to cancel three trains and divert several others.
The disruption has affected long-distance trains originating from Shalimar, Santragachi and Kharagpur, potentially inconveniencing passengers travelling from Tatanagar and other stations in the region.
Railway authorities have advised passengers to check the latest operational status of their trains before beginning their journeys.
Three Trains Cancelled on October 29
According to a railway notification issued on October 29, three trains scheduled to operate that day were cancelled due to waterlogging.
The cancelled services are:
- 18045 Shalimar–Charlapalli East Coast Express
- 18063 Santragachi–Yelahanka AC Express
- 22603 Kharagpur–Villupuram Superfast Express
The cancellations are expected to affect passengers undertaking long-distance journeys. Travellers have been advised to check train schedules and make alternative arrangements where necessary.
Several Long-Distance Trains Diverted
Railway authorities have also diverted several trains to bypass the affected section and maintain services amid the adverse conditions.
The trains diverted on October 28 included:
- 12841 Shalimar–MGR Chennai Central Coromandel Express
- 22831 Howrah–Yeshvantpur Superfast Express
- 17066 Shalimar–Charlapalli Amrit Bharat Express
- 12773 Shalimar–Secunderabad AC Superfast Express
- 22849 Shalimar–Secunderabad Weekly Superfast Express
- 12839 Howrah–Dr MGR Chennai Central Mail
In addition, 12504 Agartala–SMVT Bengaluru Humsafar Superfast Express was diverted on October 27.
Most of the affected trains were routed via Khurda Road, Angul, Sambalpur, Titlagarh, Rayagada and Vizianagaram to avoid the waterlogged section.
Railways Monitoring Track Conditions
The waterlogging has necessitated operational adjustments to long-distance services connecting eastern India with destinations in southern India.
Railway officials are monitoring the situation, and further changes may be introduced depending on track conditions and the extent of water accumulation.
Passengers have been urged to follow official railway announcements and check the latest updates through authorised railway platforms before travelling to avoid inconvenience.
