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The Indian Railways has cancelled over 100 train services due to Cyclone ‘Montha’ forming in the Bay of Bengal. The East Coast Railway initially cancelled 43 trains, followed by an announcement from South Central Railway cancelling over 75 more. Cancellations affect services from October 27-30, including superfast express, express MEMU, and passenger trains, particularly impacting routes originating from Vijayawada and connecting various cities like Rajahmundry, Kakinada, Visakhapatnam, and more. Passengers are being informed via SMS and will receive ticket refunds. The railway is taking this precautionary measure to ensure passenger safety.

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Cyclone ‘Montha’ Disrupts Rail Travel: Over 100 Trains Cancelled in Andhra Pradesh

Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh – The Indian Railways has announced the cancellation of more than 100 train services in Andhra Pradesh due to the intensifying Cyclone ‘Montha’ in the Bay of Bengal. The preemptive measure is being taken to ensure passenger safety in the face of the impending storm.

The East Coast Railway initially cancelled 43 trains, with the South Central Railway subsequently adding over 75 more to the cancellation list. The affected trains include a variety of services, from superfast express trains to local passenger trains.

Passengers planning to travel between October 27th and 30th are strongly advised to check the status of their trains before heading to the station. The cancelled routes primarily originate from Vijayawada and connect to key cities across the state, including Rajahmundry, Nidudavole, Guntur, Kakinada, Tenali, Repalle, Machilipatnam, Narsapur, Visakhapatnam, Ongole, Bhimavaram, and Macherla.

Railway officials have stated that passengers with confirmed tickets on cancelled trains will receive full refunds. Notifications are also being sent to affected passengers via SMS.

“Passenger safety is our utmost priority,” stated a South Central Railway spokesperson. “We are closely monitoring the situation and will resume normal operations as soon as it is safe to do so.”

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