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Railways Cancels Nine Trains and Sets Up 24‑Hour War Room Ahead of Cyclone Murasu
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 02 Nov 2026, 09:02 PM
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In anticipation of Cyclone Murasu, Indian Railways has cancelled nine scheduled trains, activated a 24‑hour war room and opened help desks at major stations.
Indian Railways announced the cancellation of nine passenger trains across zones expected to be hit by Cyclone Murasu, citing safety concerns and the need to avoid operational chaos. The move was communicated early on as the cyclone intensified over the Bay of Bengal, prompting authorities to pre‑empt any disruption to rail services.
A dedicated 24‑hour war room has been established at the Railway Board headquarters to track the storm’s trajectory, coordinate with disaster‑management agencies and manage real‑time information flow among railway divisions.
Help desks have been set up at major stations within the projected impact area, offering travelers assistance with re‑booking, refunds and up‑to‑date train status information.
Railway staff have been placed on standby to support emergency response, and the agency is cooperating with state disaster forces to facilitate possible evacuations.
Passengers are urged to stay tuned to official railway notifications, avoid travel in the cyclone‑affected regions and follow safety advisories issued by authorities.
A dedicated 24‑hour war room has been established at the Railway Board headquarters to track the storm’s trajectory, coordinate with disaster‑management agencies and manage real‑time information flow among railway divisions.
Help desks have been set up at major stations within the projected impact area, offering travelers assistance with re‑booking, refunds and up‑to‑date train status information.
Railway staff have been placed on standby to support emergency response, and the agency is cooperating with state disaster forces to facilitate possible evacuations.
Passengers are urged to stay tuned to official railway notifications, avoid travel in the cyclone‑affected regions and follow safety advisories issued by authorities.