Vijayawada Division stays alert, safeguards passengers
VIJAYAWADA: In response to Cyclone Montha, the Vijayawada Division of South Central Railway (SCR) operated on high alert, prioritising passenger safety and uninterrupted train services through coordinated, round-the-clock efforts. Train No. 20806 (New Delhi–Visakhapatnam) was safely terminated at Vijayawada, with 329 passengers deboarded, provided refreshments, and accommodated on onward trains at no extra cost.
The division implemented a comprehensive readiness plan, deploying monsoon reserves, anemometers, and water-level monitoring systems. Emergency stockpiles included sand, boulders, steel girders, and Hume pipes.
