ALERT TICKET CHECKING STAFF OF WALTAIR DIVISION ENSURES SAFETY OF MINOR PASSENGER The prompt and responsible action of the Ticket Checking staff of Waltair Division has earned widespread appreciation after they ensured the safety of a minor boy travelling alone on a train. On 03.03.2026, Sri N. Mohan Raju, Chief Ticket Inspector-II, while working as the on-duty conductor of Train No. 17015, noticed a young boy travelling alone in Coach S-2, Berth No. 49. During verification, it was found that the boy was travelling without the presence of any guardian. Understanding the seriousness of the situation, Sri N. Mohan Raju immediately alerted the Waltair Commercial Control. Acting swiftly and in coordination with the concerned authorities, the boy was safely deboarded at Vizianagaram Railway Station and handed over to the Child Helpline for further care and assistance in the presence of Railway Protection Force (RPF) officials. Senior Divisional Commercial Manager Shri K. Pavan Kumar appreciated the timely intervention and compassionate approach of the Ticket Checking staff, which ensured the safety and well-being of the child. Divisional Railway Manager Shri Lalit Bohra also commended the team for their alertness, sensitivity, and effective handling of the situation. The commendable act has drawn appreciation from all quarters.

TRAIN SERVICES CANCELLED AND DIVERTED DUE TO YARD REMODELLING WORKS Due to safety-related Pre Non-Interlocking (NI) and Non-Interlocking (NI) works in connection with yard remodelling at Rayanapadu (RYP) Railway Station under South Central Railway, several train services will be cancelled and diverted during early May 2026. The details are as follows: Cancellation of Trains Train No. 12861 Visakhapatnam - Mahbubnagar Superfast Express, departing from Visakhapatnam between 01.05.2026 and 04.05.2026, will remain cancelled. In the return direction, Train No. 12862 Mahbubnagar - Visakhapatnam Superfast Express, departing from Mahbubnagar between 02.05.2026 and 05.05.2026, will remain cancelled. Train No. 20809 Sambalpur - Nanded Superfast Express, departing from Sambalpur on 01.05.2026, 03.05.2026, and 04.05.2026, will be cancelled. In the return direction, Train No. 20810 Nanded - Sambalpur Superfast Express, departing from Nanded on 02.05.2026, 04.05.2026, and 05.05.2026, will be cancelled. Train No. 20811 Visakhapatnam - Nanded Superfast Express, departing from Visakhapatnam on 02.05.2026, will be cancelled. In the return direction, Train No. 20812 Nanded - Visakhapatnam Superfast Express, departing from Nanded on 03.05.2026, will be cancelled. Diversion of Trains Train No. 18519 Visakhapatnam - Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Express, departing from Visakhapatnam between 01.05.2026 and 04.05.2026, will run on a diverted route via Vijayawada (BZA) - Krishna Canal Junction (KCC) - Guntur (GNT) - Pagidipalli (PGDP). Due to this diversion, the stoppage at Kazipet Junction will be skipped. In the return direction, Train No. 18520 Lokmanya Tilak Terminus - Visakhapatnam Express, departing from Lokmanya Tilak Terminus between 01.05.2026 and 04.05.2026, will operate via Pagidipalli (PGDP) - Guntur (GNT) - Krishna Canal Junction (KCC) - Vijayawada (BZA), skipping the stoppage at Kazipet Junction. Train No. 12803 Visakhapatnam - H. Nizamuddin Swarnajayanthi Superfast Express, departing from Visakhapatnam on 04.05.2026, will run on a diverted route via Singapuram Road (SPRD) - Lakholi (LAE) - Durg - Nagpur (NGP) instead of the usual route via Vijayawada. Passengers are requested to take note of these changes and plan their travel accordingly. The inconvenience caused is deeply regretted.