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Cyclone Montha Chaos: Indian Railways Cancels 32 Trains for Passenger Safety

Indian Railways has taken proactive safety measures by cancelling 32 trains passing through Visakhapatnam. The cancellations come as Cyclone Montha intensifies and approaches the Kakinada coast. Railway officials have also diverted the Tatanagar-Ernakulam Express and short-terminated two other express trains. Coastal districts are already experiencing heavy rainfall and rough seas as the cyclone prepares to make landfall.

Key Points: Indian Railways Cancels 32 Trains Due to Montha Cyclone Safety

  • 32 trains cancelled through Visakhapatnam for passenger safety during cyclone
  • Tatanagar-Ernakulam Express diverted from original route
  • Two express trains short-terminated at intermediate stations
  • Heavy rainfall and rough seas reported in coastal districts
  • Railway officials monitoring situation until 4 PM cutoff
  • Cancellation lists available on social media platforms
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Indian Railways cancel 32 trains to ensure passenger safety due to Montha cyclone

Indian Railways cancels 32 trains through Visakhapatnam as Cyclone Montha approaches Kakinada coast. Multiple diversions and short-terminations implemented for passenger safety.

"We have cancelled 32 trains passing through Visakhapatnam so that travellers are not affected much - Deepak Rout, CPRO East Coast Railway"

Bhubaneswar, October 28

The Indian Railways has announced cancellation of 32 trains passing through Visakhapatnam, citing passenger safety due to the Montha cyclone, expected to make landfall on the coast of Kakinada on Tuesday night.

Deepak Rout, the Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) at East Coast Railway, said that local memos and other trains scheduled to depart on Tuesday have been cancelled. He stated that the list of all cancelled trains will be uploaded on the social media pages of Indian Railways.

"For the Montha cyclone, which is expected to touch Kakinada, we have taken a lot of precautions regarding that. We have cancelled 32 trains passing through Visakhapatnam so that travellers are not affected much. We are trying our best to run the train up to 4 p.m. tomorrow; the local memos and other trains scheduled to depart around tomorrow have been cancelled. The list of cancelled trains has been uploaded to social media and our digital platforms," Deepak Rout told ANI.

He informed that the Tatanagar-Ernakulam Express has been diverted, and two trains, including the Bhubaneswar-Jagadalpur Express and the Rourkela-Jagdalpur Express, have been short-terminated.

"Regarding diversion, the Tatanagar-Ernakulam Express has been diverted, and two trains have been short-terminated, like the Bhubaneswar-Jagadalpur Express and the Rourkela-Jagdalpur Express, which is an intercity express," Rout said. Meanwhile, several coastal districts in the State and southern Odisha, towards where the cyclone Montha will move after the landfall, received heavy rain this morning.

Odisha's Ganjam district witnessed rough seas, strong winds, and rainfall, while rain lashed Andhra Pradesh's Vijayawada due to the cyclone's impact.

The Cyclonic Storm Montha over the west-central Bay of Bengal has intensified into a severe cyclonic storm and is expected to make landfall along the Andhra Pradesh coast between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam, near Kakinada, during the evening or night of Tuesday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.

- ANI

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Rohit P
While I appreciate the safety measures, the timing of announcements could be better. Many passengers reach stations only to find trains cancelled. Railways should improve their communication system.
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Arjun K
Smart move by Indian Railways. Remember the 1999 Odisha cyclone? Better to cancel trains than risk lives. Hope everyone in coastal areas stays safe 🙏
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Sarah B
I'm currently in Vizag and the weather is getting worse. Good that railways are being proactive. The social media updates are really helpful for planning alternative arrangements.
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Karthik V
My train to Chennai got cancelled. Initially disappointed but safety is paramount. Hope railways provide proper refunds and rescheduling options without much hassle.
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Michael C
This shows how Indian infrastructure is improving in disaster management. Coordinated response between railways and meteorological department is commendable. Stay safe everyone!

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