2 accidents lead to cancellation of 21 trains

Visakhapatnam: The ongoing restoration work at Balasore and Anakapalli train accident sites led to cancellation of 21 trains passing through Andhra Pradesh.

A release from Waltair Division on Thursday said the following trains have been cancelled for Friday and Saturday. They include Train No. 12718 Vijayawada-Visakhapatnam Ratnachal Express leaving Vijayawada, Train No. 12717 Visakhapatnam-Vijayawada Ratnachal leaving Visakhapatnam, Train No. 17488 Visakhapatnam-Cuddapah Tirumala Express leaving Viasakhapatnam, Train No. 12728 Hyderabad-Visakhapatnam Godavari Express leaving Hyderabad, Train No. 12861 Visakhapatnam-Mahbubnagar Super Fast Express leaving Visakhapatnam, Train No. 12739 Visakhapatnam-Secunderabad Garibrath Express leaving Visakhapatnam, Train No. 22708 Tirupati-Visakhapatnam Double Decker Express train leaving Tirupati.
Similarly, seven trains were cancelled for Friday and Saturday due to the safety works being taken up at Balasore accident site.