Archive · 11 Sep 2026
Kovvur Goods Train Derailment Disrupts Services, Two Trains Cancelled
A goods train came off the tracks near Kovvur railway station.
This caused other trains to be delayed or cancelled for several hours.
Railway officials quickly began repairing the tracks.
An Accident Relief Train and officials arrived to help.
Down-line train services resumed at 09:28.
Up-line services were expected to restart soon.
Two passenger trains scheduled for 11 September 2026 were cancelled.
Help desks were opened at many stations so passengers could get updates.
A goods train derailed near Kovvur railway station, disrupting services for several hours.
Restoration began immediately under South Coast Railway General Manager Sandeep Mathur’s guidance.
Down-line train services resumed at 09:28, while up-line services were expected to resume shortly.
Rajahmundry–Visakhapatnam Passenger and Visakhapatnam–Rajahmundry Passenger trains were cancelled for 11 September 2026.
Passenger help desks were established at stations including Visakhapatnam, Rajahmundry, Vijayawada and Nellore.
- Who
- South Coast Railway officials, guided by General Manager Sandeep Mathur, responded to the incident.
- What
- A goods train derailed, disrupting services and leading to the cancellation of two passenger trains.
- When
- The disruption occurred before services resumed at 09:28; two trains were cancelled for 11 September 2026.
- Where
- Near Kovvur railway station, affecting the surrounding rail section.
- Why
- Restoration works were needed after the goods train derailment.
- Incident
- Goods train derailment near Kovvur railway station
- Railway authority
- South Coast Railway
- Restoration
- Started immediately with an Accident Relief Train and officials
- Service update
- Down-line services resumed at 09:28; up-line services were expected shortly
- Cancelled train
- Train No. 67285, Rajahmundry–Visakhapatnam Passenger
- Cancelled train
- Train No. 67286, Visakhapatnam–Rajahmundry Passenger
- Passenger assistance
- Help desks were set up at multiple stations