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A massive movement of people is underway from Hyderabad to districts of Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and even parts of Karnataka, with everyone eager to reunite with their families in their hometowns before Saturday.

South Central Railway is also making arrangements to run more reserved and unreserved (Jansadharan) special trains during the season as per the demand.

This registered an increase of 18 per cent in recovery of property when compared to the corresponding period of previous year, South Central Railway officials said

In view of the water overflowing over tracks at Rayanapadu station, several trains have been rescheduled and one train was diverted

These special trains will consist of 2AC, 3AC, Sleeper Class and General Second Class coaches.

Secunderabad – Guntur (12706) and Guntur – Secunderabad (12705) services have been cancelled.

The South Central Railway (SCR) has introduced two one-way special trains to serve specific routes. These trains will operate from Machilipatnam to SMVT Bengaluru and from Secunderabad to Danapur.

The total 247 children, including 173 boys and 74 girls, were handed over to Child Line authorities for further care and protection

Due to heavy rains and water logging over tracks at several locations, the SCR has cancelled 18 trains and diverted two on Tuesday

The SCR authorities decided to evacuate the passengers from the trains and transport them safely to their destinations by alternate modes of transport.

Special train from Bengaluru to Secunderabad on Monday night

Rail traffic was affected on Hyderabad - Vijayawada route with rail track getting washed away near Mahabuabad. Several trains have been stopped at different stations due to track being washed away

In order to facilitate passengers with train running information, the South Central Railway has set up Helpline Numbers at important railway stations.

SCR officials requested rail users to make a note of the change in train schedule and plan their travel accordingly.

SCR officials requested citizens to make note of the change in the train schedule and plan their travel accordingly.

This will facilitate in doing away the need for carrying cash and tendering exact change apart from procuring the tickets instantly.

These special trains will consist of AC II tier, AC III tier, Sleeper class and General second sitting coaches, SCR said in a press release

The General Manager further advised the officials to conduct frequent field inspections to ensure compliance of worksite safety requirements without fail

The GM advised railway officials to regularly counsel the running staff like loco pilots, assistant loco pilots and station masters, permanent way maintenance staff etc.

Belonging to the 1991 IRTS batch, Padmaja is the first woman PCCM on SCR and prior to the present assignment, was working as Chief Transportation Planning Manager.