South Central Railway Battles Floods, 211 Trains Affected Amid Heavy Rains

Heavy rains in Hyderabad have affected 211 train services, including 128 cancellations, 50 diversions, and 28 partial cancellations. South Central Railway engineering teams are working to plug breaches on flooded tracks. Officials warn of further disruptions due to rising flood levels and potential rains. Passengers are advised to check train schedules through social media and helpline numbers before undertaking any journey.

Heavy rains in Hyderabad have led to significant disruptions in train services, impacting 211 train services, including 128 cancellations, 50 diversions, and 28 partial cancellations. The South Central Railway (SCR) has been grappling with the aftermath of severe flooding, which has caused widespread damage to tracks and infrastructure.

The disruption began with the cancellation of 14 trains in the Secunderabad division due to bad weather [1]. This was followed by further cancellations and diversions as water overflowed on tracks in the Bhiknur - Talmadla section and the Akanpet - Medak section of the Hyderabad division. Trains such as Kacheguda - Narkhed (17641), Kacheguda - Purna (77605), and others were either cancelled or rerouted due to the flooding [1].

The SCR has also reported that a tragedy was averted when a farmer alerted railway staff about floodwater flowing under the Shamnapur railway bridge in Medak district. Officials immediately halted train services on the Secunderabad-Nizamabad and Akkannapet-Medak routes and launched restoration work [1].

Meanwhile, the SCR has cancelled a couple of trains due to heavy rain and waterlogging in Nanded yard, affecting services to and from Nanded [1].

Engineering teams are currently working to plug breaches on flooded tracks and restore services. However, officials warn of further disruptions due to rising flood levels and potential rains. Passengers are advised to check train schedules through social media and helpline numbers before undertaking any journey.

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[1] https://infra.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/railways/severe-train-disruptions-between-hyderabad-and-nizamabad-due-to-flooding/123581521