Archive · 27 Sep 2026
Landslide Forces Cancellation of Six Trains in Odisha’s Rayagada Division
Heavy rain caused a landslide on a railway line in Odisha.
The landslide happened between Maligura and Chhatariput stations.
Because the track was unsafe, six trains were cancelled.
Some other trains were stopped before their usual destinations or began from different stations.
Railway workers are carrying out restoration work.
The cancellations were meant to protect passengers and workers.
Heavy rain also caused flooding and waterlogging in 13 districts.
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi surveyed some flooded areas by air.
East Coast Railway cancelled six trains in Odisha’s Rayagada Division after a landslide between Maligura and Chhatariput stations.
The cancelled services include the Rourkela-Jagdalpur Express, Kirandul-Visakhapatnam Express and Jagdalpur-Rourkela Express.
Several other trains were short-terminated or short-originated because of the disruption.
The cancellations were ordered as a safety measure and to support restoration work on the affected section.
Heavy rain caused flash floods and waterlogging in 13 Odisha districts, while officials moved residents to safer locations.
- Who
- The East Coast Railway announced the cancellations; Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi surveyed affected areas.
- What
- Six trains were cancelled, while other services were short-terminated or short-originated after a landslide.
- When
- The announcement was made on Sunday, September 27.
- Where
- The disruption occurred between Maligura and Chhatariput stations in Odisha’s Rayagada Division.
- Why
- Heavy rainfall triggered the landslide, requiring safety measures and restoration work.
- Affected railway division
- Rayagada Division, Odisha
- Landslide location
- Between Maligura and Chhatariput stations
- Train cancellations
- Six
- Named cancelled services
- Rourkela-Jagdalpur Express, Kirandul-Visakhapatnam Express and Jagdalpur-Rourkela Express
- Other train changes
- Several trains were short-terminated or short-originated
- Weather impact
- Flash floods and waterlogging affected 13 Odisha districts
- Response
- Restoration work began, and local authorities moved people to safety