Visakhapatnam: The South Coast Railway (SCoR) has cancelled nine trains as a precautionary measure in view of heavy rain forecast due to cyclone Murasu and stepped up disaster management preparedness across the zone.
A review meeting was held with divisional railway managers (DRMs) and heads of departments in Visakhapatnam on Monday.
The railway administration has intensified round-the-clock surveillance of vulnerable bridges, tracks, yards and signalling systems. Special attention is being given to clearing debris from catch-water drains to prevent waterlogging. Patrolmen and watchmen have been deployed at vulnerable locations and bridges, while emergency track maintenance materials have been stocked.
The general manager directed officials to coordinate closely with State government authorities and monitor weather advisories issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
A 24×7 control room has been set up at the SCoR zonal headquarters and divisional headquarters to improve coordination and ensure a prompt response to emergencies.
The cancelled services include:
Train No. 67225 (Vijayawada – Gudur) Passenger scheduled to leave Vijayawada on November 2.
Train No. 67226 (Gudur- Vijayawada) Passenger scheduled to leave Gudur on November 3.
Train No. 12744 (Vijayawada – Gudur) Express scheduled to leave Vijayawada on November 2.
Train No. 12743 (Gudur- Vijayawada) Express scheduled to leave Gudur on November 3.
Train No. 67235 (Guntur- Tenali) Passenger scheduled to leave Guntur on November 2.
Train No. 67236 (Tenali – Guntur) Passenger scheduled to leave Tenali on November 3.
Train No. 67237 (Tenali – Repalle) Passenger scheduled to leave Tenali on November 2.
Train No. 67238 (Repalle -Markapur) Passenger scheduled to leave Repalle on November 3.
Train No. 67239 (Markapur -Tenali) Passenger scheduled to leave Markapur on November 3.
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