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In anticipation of Cyclone Montha making landfall near Kakinada on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, Indian Railways has cancelled nine trains originating in Visakhapatnam and one train originating in Bhubaneswar that passes through Visakhapatnam. This measure is a precaution taken for passenger safety based on IMD alerts. One train has been diverted and others rescheduled. Passengers are advised to check with railway inquiry offices for updates.
News Article:
Cyclone Montha Prompts Train Cancellations in Andhra Pradesh
Visakhapatnam, India – October 28, 2025 – Indian Railways has announced the cancellation of ten trains originating or passing through Visakhapatnam today, October 28, 2025, in response to the impending landfall of Cyclone Montha. The cyclone is expected to impact the Andhra Pradesh coast near Kakinada later this evening.
“The cancellation has been done in the interest of passenger safety as a precautionary measure based on IMD alerts and reports,” stated Senior Divisional Commercial Manager Pavan Kumar.
The cancelled trains include the 12727 Visakhapatnam-Hyderabad Godavari Express, the 22203 Visakhapatnam-Secunderabad Duranto Express, and several other long-distance services to destinations including New Delhi, Mumbai, and Secunderabad. Train 12703 Howrah-Secunderabad Falaknuma express has been diverted via Vizianagaram, Titlagarh, Lakholi, Raipur, Nagpur and Ballharshah. Furthermore, eleven long-distance trains have been rescheduled to depart their originating stations with delays ranging from 1.5 to 12 hours.
Passengers are strongly advised to consult railway inquiry offices or the official Indian Railways website for the most up-to-date information on train operations. Authorities are urging residents in the affected areas to remain vigilant and follow safety guidelines issued by disaster management agencies.
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