South Central Railway Suspends Trains on Vijayawada–Duvvada Route Until May 5: See Complete List

The South Central Railway has declared the cancellation of numerous trains due to non-interlocking activities related to the Rayanapadu yard refurbishment in the Vijayawada division. These enhancements form part of Indian Railways’ extensive initiatives to modernise infrastructure, decrease congestion, and improve passenger safety and convenience. The work is scheduled from April 28 to May 5, impacting various services between May 1 and May 5.

Key routes, including those linking Vijayawada with Secunderabad, Guntur, and Bhadrachalam, will be affected. Both passenger and express services, serving thousands daily, are included in the cancellation list.

Below is the comprehensive list of the impacted train services, cancellations, and guidance for travellers to adjust their plans during this disruption.
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The Vijayawada-Bhadrachalam Road (67215/16) and Vijayawada-Dornakal (67768/67) services will be cancelled from April 28 to May 5. Long-distance trains like Visakhapatnam-Mahabubnagar (12861) and Kakinada Port-Lingampalli (12737) will remain cancelled from May 1 to May 5.

Other significant cancellations include Vijayawada-Secunderabad (12713/14), Guntur-Secunderabad (17201/02), Guntur-Secunderabad (12705/06), Mahabubnagar-Visakhapatnam (12862), Visakhapatnam-Mahabubnagar (12862), and Lingampalli-Kakinada Port (12738) trains from May 2 to May 5.

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South Central Railway announces the cancellation of trains due to non-interlocking works for Rayanapadu yard remodelling in the Vijayawada–Duvvada section.

Cancellation Period: 28.04.2026 to 05.05.2026
Some services affected on: 01.05.2026 to 05.05.2026 pic.twitter.com/Km95noL0Xw

— DRM Secunderabad (@drmsecunderabad) April 10, 2026

Several tri-weekly trains are also impacted. Kakinada Town-Lingampalli (12775/76) will be cancelled on May 3 and May 4. Sambalpur-HS Nanded (20809) will not operate on May 1, May 3, and May 4, while HS Nanded-Sambalpur (20810) will be cancelled on May 2, May 4, and May 5. Vishakhapatnam-HS Nanded (20811/12) will not run on May 2 and May 3, respectively.

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Trains will be rerouted via Vijayawada – Krishna Canal – Guntur – Pagidipalli / alternative routes. Multiple stops, including Kazipet, Warangal, Khammam, and Mahbubabad, will be omitted.

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South Central Railway has rerouted several trains due to the non-interlocking works at Rayanapadu yard.

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Visakhapatnam–LTT, LTT–Visakhapatnam, CST Mumbai–Bhubaneswar, Machilipatnam–Shirdi,… pic.twitter.com/oY1HV084Ef

— South Central Railway (@SCRailwayIndia) April 12, 2026

Travellers are encouraged to check train schedules in advance when planning their journeys and to consider alternative options to avoid last-minute disruptions during this period.