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The Times of India
The Times of India
National
Hemanta Pradhan | TNN

East Coast Railway on high alert in view of cyclone Michaung

BHUBANESWAR: The East Coast Railway (ECoR) having jurisdiction over Odisha and parts of Andhra Pradesh and Chhattisgarh has done preparations and groundwork to meet the challenges posed by cyclone Michaung. It has asked its field staff to do foot patrolling at vulnerable locations.

Also See: Cyclone Michaung News Live

Taking advantage of early forecasts and previous experiences, the ECoR has planned for early restoration of train traffic and railway track, if it is affected by cyclone or heavy rain under the influence of cyclone. The railway zone has taken steps on positioning of special teams for early restoration of tracks, signalling system and electrification, said the official sources.

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