East Coast Railway Cancels 43 Trains Due to Cyclone Montha
27.10.2025
The East Coast Railway has cancelled 43 trains in anticipation of Cyclone Montha, which is expected to hit the coast of the state of Andhra Pradesh.
This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
East Coast Railway Issues Widespread Cancellations
Train services that were to run on October 27, 28, and 29 will remain canceled, officials said. The cancellation applies to trains that originate from, or pass through, coastal regions in Andhra, where strong winds and rain are anticipated.
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Cancellations include several key routes: Visakhapatnam–Kirandul Express (18515) and its return service (18516), Visakhapatnam–Kirandul Passenger (58501/58502), and Visakhapatnam–Koraput Passenger (58538) and Express (18512). The East Coast Railway also suspended Rajahmundry–Visakhapatnam MEMU (67285) and its pairing train, Visakhapatnam–Kakinada Port Express (17268), and Visakhapatnam–Tirupati (08583) services.
Other train services that will also face disruption include Visakhapatnam–Guntur Double Decker (22875), Visakhapatnam–Tirupati Double Decker (22707), and Visakhapatnam–Brahmapur (18526) and their return journeys. The train schedule
East Coast Railway Responds to Severe Weather Alerts
The East Coast Railway has revealed that the purpose behind cancelling each and every train is to secure the passenger’s safety, given the approaching nature of the cyclone when it moves inland. Trains like Visakhapatnam-Gunupur, Visakhapatnam-Machilipatnam Express, Visakhapatnam-Hyderabad, along
The South Central Railway may also change the train schedule for trains arriving or departing from Andhra Pradesh. Forecasts indicate that Cyclone Montha will hit near Kakinada on Tuesday night, blowing at 90 to 110 km per hour. The state government has also been put on high alert due to the possibilities of heavy to extremely heavy rainfall.
The government asked people to remain indoors and heed all safety alerts until circumstances ease. The government asserted that everything is only temporary and will cease once the danger from the cyclone has passed.
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Why did the East Coast Railway cancel trains?
The East Coast Railway cancelled 43 trains to ensure passenger safety ahead of Cyclone Montha’s landfall.
Which areas are affected by the East Coast Railway cancellations?
Cancellations mainly affect trains running through coastal Andhra Pradesh, including Visakhapatnam, Guntur, and Kakinada routes.
When will East Coast Railway services resume?
Services are expected to restart once weather conditions improve and safety checks are completed.
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