Train services disrupted as trees fall on rail tracks

Rayagada: Rail traffic has been badly affected as trees fell on the railway tracks due to strong winds and heavy rains under the impact of cyclone Titli in the district.

According to reports, train services have been disrupted on Ambadala-Dahikhala railway section of Rayagada district.

As per reports, Santragachi-Chennai Express is halted at Muniguda station, whereas Tirupati-Bilaspur Express has been stopped at Bisamcuttack.

Similarly Gandhidham Express which is running from Nagercoil Junction in Tamil Nadu to Gandhidham in Gujarat is halted at Ambadala station.

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As per sources, the railway authorities have started cleaning up of the railway tracks to restore normalcy in the traffic.

Reportedly, heavy rains under the impact of cyclone Titli continue to lash Odisha throwing normal life out of gear in the state since last 24 hours.