Koraput: Train operations have been severely affected on the Koraput-Kirandul line of Waltair Division following a landslide triggered by incessant rainfall between Malliguda and Jarati stations. The incident has caused multiple train cancellations, diversions, and short terminations, leading to widespread disruption for passengers across the region.
According to a press release issued by East Coast Railway (ECoR) this evening, railway officials have rushed to the site to assess the situation and initiate immediate restoration work. Heavy earth-moving equipment, manpower, and essential materials have been mobilised, and efforts are underway on a war footing to resume normal train services.
Affected Train Services:
18448 Jagdalpur–Bhubaneswar Hirakhand Express (July 2) – Cancelled.
18448 Hirakhand Express (July 3) – Will originate from Koraput instead of Jagdalpur.
18516 Kirandul–Visakhapatnam Night Express (July 2) – Cancelled.
18516 Kirandul–Visakhapatnam (July 3) – Will originate from Koraput.
18515 Visakhapatnam–Kirandul Night Express (July 2) – Will run up to Koraput, cancelled from Koraput to Kirandul.
18447 Bhubaneswar–Jagdalpur Hirakhand Express (July 2) – Will run up to Koraput only.
18447 Hirakhand Express (July 3) – Cancelled entirely for rake adjustment.
18005 Howrah–Jagdalpur Samaleswari Express – To run up to Koraput.
18107 Rourkela–Jagdalpur Express (July 2) – To run up to Koraput.
18108 Jagdalpur–Rourkela Express (July 2) – Was at Chatriput, returned to Jagdalpur; service up to Rourkela cancelled.
18108 Jagdalpur–Rourkela Express (July 3) – To originate from Koraput.
58501 Visakhapatnam–Kirandul Express – Cancelled from Jarati to Kirandul.
58501/58502 Visakhapatnam–Kirandul Passenger (July 3) – To operate between Visakhapatnam and Araku only; cancelled between Araku and Kirandul both directions.
18006 Jagdalpur–Howrah Samaleswari Express (July 3) – To originate from Koraput instead of Jagdalpur.
The railway authorities have urged passengers to check the latest updates before commencing travel. Restoration works are progressing rapidly to ensure the resumption of services at the earliest possible time.
