Mon Mar 17 09:44:10 UTC 2025: ## Train Services Disrupted Near Visakhapatnam Due to Damaged Girder
**Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh – March 17, 2025** – Train services between Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam were disrupted for several hours on Monday morning after a girder supporting a railway track was damaged. The incident, near Anakapalli, caused delays for several trains, including the Hyderabad-Visakhapatnam Godavari Express and the Secunderabad-Bhubaneswar Visakha Express.
According to railway sources, a goods train’s alert loco pilot detected an uneven track near Vijayarama Raju peta and applied the brakes, preventing a potential accident. While initial reports suggested a tipper truck had struck the girder, railway officials are investigating the cause of the damage. The girder, situated under a road overbridge, had reportedly loosened.
Repair work was undertaken immediately, and stranded trains were rerouted via an alternative track by approximately 9 a.m. Passengers experienced significant delays due to the disruption. The incident highlights the vulnerability of railway infrastructure and underscores the importance of maintaining safety standards.
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