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Landslide disrupts train services in Rayagada division of ECoR

Bhubaneswar, Sep 30 (UNI) Train services in the Rayagada Division of East Coast Railway (ECoR) were disrupted after a landslide occurred between Maligura and Chhatariput stations, prompting the railway authorities to cancel, short-terminate and short-originate several trains as a safety measure.
According to ECoR, restoration work is underway at the affected section and train operations have been regulated to facilitate the work and ensure passenger safety.
Train No. 18107 Rourkela–Jagdalpur Express has been cancelled.
The following trains will remain cancelled on October 1 and 2: Train No. 58502 Kirandul–Visakhapatnam Passenger, Train No. 58501 Visakhapatnam–Kirandul Passenger, Train No. 18516 Kirandul–Visakhapatnam Express and Train No. 18515 Visakhapatnam–Kirandul Express.
Train No. 18108 Jagdalpur–Rourkela Express will remain cancelled on October 2 and 3.
Train No. 18005 Howrah–Jagdalpur Express, which commenced its journey from Howrah on September 30 and October 1, will be short-terminated at Koraput. The service between Koraput and Jagdalpur will remain cancelled.
Similarly, Train No. 18006 Jagdalpur–Howrah Express, scheduled to commence its journey from Jagdalpur on October 2 and 3, will be short-originated from Koraput, with the service between Jagdalpur and Koraput cancelled.
Train No. 18447 Bhubaneswar–Jagdalpur Hirakhand Express, scheduled to commence its journey from Bhubaneswar on October 1 and 2, will be short-terminated at Koraput. The service between Koraput and Jagdalpur will remain cancelled.
Train No. 18448 Jagdalpur–Bhubaneswar Hirakhand Express, scheduled to commence its journey from Jagdalpur on October 2 and 3, will be short-originated from Koraput, with the service between Jagdalpur and Koraput remaining cancelled.
ECoR has advised passengers to check the status of their respective trains before commencing their journey and plan their travel accordingly in view of the temporary changes in train operations.
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