*SOUTH COAST RAILWAY STEPS UP ALERTNESS AHEAD OF CYCLONE 'MURASU'*  *GM Shri Sandeep Mathur Reviews Safety Measures, Emergency Preparedness and Passenger Assistance Arrangements*  *24x7 war room is in operation at South Coast Railway Zonal Head Quarter*

Visakhaptnam: Indian News Times:In view of the anticipated heavy rainfall and strong winds associated with Cyclone Murasu, Shri Sandeep Mathur, General Manager, South Coast Railway, reviewed the precautionary measures and disaster management preparedness across the zone to ensure the safety of passengers, railway personnel and train operations. A review meeting was held with DRMs and PHODs. 

 South Coast Railway has intensified round-the-clock surveillance of vulnerable railway bridges, tracks, yards and signalling systems. 

 Special attention is being given to clearing debris from catch-water drains to prevent waterlogging. 

 Patrolmen and watchmen have been deployed at vulnerable locations, bridges while adequate stocks of emergency track maintenance materials have been ensured.

 General Manager directed officials to maintain close coordination with State Government authorities and continuously monitor weather advisories issued by the Meteorological Department. 

 24x7 war room has been set up at South Coast Railway Zonal Head Quarter and Divisional Head Quarters for better coordination to facilitate prompt response to emergencies.

 Passenger assistance and safety arrangements have also been strengthened. 

 Help desks are being established at major stations to provide timely information, while additional counters will be operated to facilitate refunds for cancelled train tickets, if any.

 Catering units have been instructed to maintain adequate food stocks, and alternative power supply arrangements have been ensured.

 Medical teams, first-aid facilities and ambulances are being kept ready for round-the-clock emergency assistance. 

 Civil Defense personnel and Scouts & Guides volunteers have been alerted, while railway crews are on standby to operate special trains, if required. 

 Emergency response teams are also being kept ready to extend assistance to affected areas, whenever necessary.

However, as a precautionary measure and avoid inconvenience to the passengers, some trains have been cancelled in the affected areas. 

1.Train No 67225 (Vijayawada - Gudur) Passenger leaving Vijayawada on 02.11.2026 is cancelled.

2. Train No 67226 (Gudur- Vijayawada) Passenger leaving Gudur on 03.11.2026 is cancelled.

3. Train No 12744 (Vijayawada - Gudur) Express leaving Vijayawada on 02.11.2026 is cancelled.

4. Train No 12743 (Gudur- Vijayawada) Express leaving Gudur on 03.11.2026 is cancelled.

5. Train No 67235 (Guntur- Tenali) Passenger leaving Guntur on 02.11.2026 is cancelled.

6. Train No 67236 (Tenali - Guntur) Passenger leaving Tenali on 03.11.2026 is cancelled

7. Train No 67237 (Tenali - Repalle) Passenger leaving Tenali on 02.11.2026 is cancelled.

8. Train No 67238 (Repalle -Markapur) Passenger leaving Repalle on 03.11.2026 is cancelled.

9. Train No 67239 (Markapur -Tenali) Passenger leaving Markapur on 03.11.2026 is cancelled

                वाई. बालाजी किरण

              मुख्य जनसंपर्क अधिकारी

                     दक्षिण तट रेलवे

                     विशाखापत्तनम