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Updated - November 03, 2026 03:22 pm IST

Image for representational purposes only. File | Photo Credit: NAGARA GOPAL

Severe cyclonic storm Murasu has made landfall near Ongole, south Andhra Pradesh, bringing torrential rain and gale-force winds up to 100 kmph across the region. The severe weather system has severely disrupted normal life in Prakasam district and surrounding areas. Railway operations in the region have also been impacted with several trains cancelled, diverted or rescheduled.

To ensure passenger safety and safe rail operations, the Vijayawada Division of South Coast Railway has announced temporary suspension of train movements on the Vijayawada-Ongole-Gudur section. Passengers planning to travel through these routes are strictly advised to verify running status on official channels such as NTES app.

South Coast Railway has issued official bulletins confirming the cancellation of key passenger and express services. The following trains are cancelled on Tuesday (November 3, 2026) in view of safety of passengers.

( Vijayawada towards Chennai)

A total of 19 trains traveling towards Chennai have been regulated at en-route stations for safety, as per a tweet by Vijayawada Division, South Coast Railway,

( Chennai towards Vijayawada)

10 trains running from the South towards Vijayawada have been regulated en-route:

Published - November 03, 2026 03:04 pm IST

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