South Central Railway has made key announcements regarding trains: Due to the severe storm, railway tracks and signaling systems have been severely affected in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Due to this, South Central Railway has announced significant changes in train schedule. Cancellations, diversion routes and rescheduling of trains are announced. The railway authorities have given the opportunity to the passengers to cancel the tickets or make alternative arrangements.
Two major trains were completely canceled due to the storm.
1. Train no. 22204 Secunderabad-Visakhapatnam Durantho Express: This train scheduled to leave Secunderabad on October 29, 2025 has been completely cancelled. This train usually provides superfast service till Visakhapatnam.
2. Train no. 12703 Howrah-Secunderabad Falaknuma Express: This train scheduled to leave Howrah on October 30, 2025 has also been cancelled. This train is crucial for connectivity between Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.
Diversion Routes: Three trains travel on alternate routes
Trains are being run on alternative routes as there is no possibility of going from the affected areas. It travels without stopping at some stations.
1. Train no. 20833 Visakhapatnam-Secunderabad Vande Bharat Express: Departing Visakhapatnam on October 29, 2025, this train will be diverted via Vijayawada, Guntur, Pagidipalli route. It travels without stopping at Warangal station.
2. Train no. 11019 Mumbai CST-Bhubaneswar Konark Express: Departing Mumbai CST on October 28, 2025, this train will divert to Mahabubabad, Kazipet, Pagidipalli, Bhuvanagiri, Guntur, Vijayawada route. It will proceed without stopping at Khammam and Madhira stations.
3. Train no. 18046 Charlapalli-Salimar Express: Departing Charlapalli on October 29, 2025, this train will divert to Warangal, Kazipet, Pagidipalli, Bhuvanagiri, Guntur, Vijayawada route. It travels non-stop at Mahabubabad and Khammam stations.
Rescheduling: Vande Bharat has changed the train schedule and arranged for late departure.
1. Train no. 20834 Secunderabad-Visakhapatnam Vande Bharat Express: This train scheduled to leave Secunderabad on October 29, 2025 has been rescheduled to 20.00 hrs instead of 15.00 hrs.
# Railway advisory: Passengers beware
According to a South Central Railway statement, passengers are advised to contact IRCTC website or 139 helpline for latest information. Tickets for canceled trains will be given a full refund. Officials said more changes are likely after the impact of the storm subsides.
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— South Central Railway (@SCRailwayIndia) October 29, 2025
These changes are measures taken for railway safety and passenger safety. In the cyclone-affected areas, there was standing water on the railway tracks and the tracks were washed away. The government and the railway officials are monitoring the situation together.
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