Archive · 25 Sep 2026
Odisha Landslide Disrupts Rail Traffic, Affecting Ten Trains
A landslide damaged or blocked part of a railway line in Odisha.
It happened between Maligura and Chhatariput stations.
The affected area is in the Rayagada Division.
The East Coast Railway changed train schedules to keep passengers safe.
Workers are also repairing the railway section.
Four trains were cancelled on September 25.
Some other trains stopped early at Koraput.
Some trains began their journeys from Koraput instead of their usual starting points.
A landslide occurred between Maligura and Chhatariput stations in Odisha’s Rayagada Division.
The East Coast Railway regulated train operations as a safety precaution.
Restoration work is being carried out on the affected railway section.
Four train services were cancelled on September 25.
Other services were short-terminated at Koraput or short-originated from Koraput.
- Who
- The East Coast Railway and passengers using trains in Odisha were involved.
- What
- A landslide disrupted rail traffic, leading to cancellations and changes to train services.
- When
- The disruptions and four cancellations were scheduled for September 25.
- Where
- Between Maligura and Chhatariput stations in Odisha’s Rayagada Division, with some services affected at Koraput.
- Why
- Train operations were changed as a safety precaution and to facilitate restoration work.
- Incident
- Landslide on the railway section between Maligura and Chhatariput stations
- Railway division
- Rayagada Division
- Railway authority
- East Coast Railway
- Date of cancellations
- September 25
- Cancelled services
- Four train services
- Other changes
- Some trains were short-terminated at Koraput or short-originated from Koraput
- Reason
- Safety precautions and restoration work