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VZM/Vizianagaram Junction (5 PFs)
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Updated: Apr 04 (11:20) by Hkkoraput
Vizianagaram Junction (VZM) is a major railway station in Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh, India. It is strategically located on the Howrah-Chennai main line and serves as a crucial hub for passengers travelling across the state.
The station features 5 platforms, various amenities like waiting rooms, restrooms, and refreshment stalls. It also boasts a historic charm, being one of the oldest railway stations in the region.
Vizianagaram Junction offers convenient access to nearby tourist destinations, including Simhachalam Temple, the Vizianagaram Fort, and the scenic Araku Valley.

Tourism

Simhachalam Temple: A renowned Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Narasimha, offering scenic views from the hilltop.
Vizianagaram Fort: A historic fort showcasing the architectural prowess of the past, with interesting historical exhibits.
Borra Caves: Fascinating cave formations located near Araku Valley, known for their natural beauty.
Araku Valley: Scenic valley offering breathtaking views, coffee plantations, and tribal culture.
Anantagiri Hills: Offers panoramic views, trekking trails, and a serene environment.

Food

Srikrishna Grand: Renowned for its South Indian vegetarian cuisine and thalis.
Hotel Srinivasa: Popular for its vegetarian meals, snacks, and sweets.
Aahar: Offers a variety of vegetarian dishes, including North Indian and South Indian options.
The Dosa Hut: Specializes in a range of delicious dosas and other South Indian snacks.
Krishna Sweets: Known for its wide selection of vegetarian sweets and savories.

Station Address

Railway Station Road, Pedavemali, Vizianagaram, Jn. Point of Bobbili/Naupada/Kottavalasa. PIN - 535003
State: Andhra Pradesh
Elevation: 58 m above sea level
Type: Junction   Category: NSG-3
Zone: ECoR/East Coast   Division: Waltair
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Jul 30 (10:16) Five Major Train Accidents in India in the Past Year (www.naidunia.com)
Major Accidents/Disruptions
SER/South Eastern
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Jul 30 2024 (10:16)
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Jul 30 2024 (10:16)
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read full article... Train Accident in India: एक साल में लगातार हुए पांच बड़े ट्रेन हादसे, जिससे हिल गया सिस्टम, कई लोगों की हुई मौत, सैकड़ों हुए घायल

In the past year, India has witnessed multiple major train accidents resulting in fatalities and injuries. A recent incident in Jharkhand on Tuesday morning saw one person killed and six passengers injured when the Howrah-Mumbai Mail (12810) derailed after colliding with a goods train, resulting in 20 coaches leaving the tracks....
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This article details five significant train accidents in the last year: 1. **Gonda, Uttar Pradesh:** On June 18th, a Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express train derailed, causing the deaths of four people and injuring many more. 2. **Jamtara, Jharkhand:** In February, an accident between a passenger train and an EMU train near Jamtara claimed two lives. The accident occurred while passengers were disembarking from a stationary train due to dust caused by ongoing track repairs. 3. **Balasore, Odisha:** A devastating triple train accident occurred on June 2nd, 2023, involving the Coromandel Express, a goods train, and the Yesvantpur-Howrah Express. The collision resulted in the derailment of multiple coaches and claimed 296 lives, leaving over 1200 injured. 4. **Buxar, Bihar:** A train accident involving the New Delhi-Kamakhya North Express took place on October 11th, 2023, resulting in the derailment of 24 coaches and causing the death of four people and injuries to 60-70 passengers. 5. **Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh:** In October 2023, a collision between the Rayagada Passenger train and the Visakhapatnam-Palasa train near Kentakapalli in Andhra Pradesh resulted in 14 deaths and over 50 severe injuries. The incident is suspected to have been caused by the driver and assistant driver's negligence while they were watching a cricket match on their phones.

Last year mein, India mein bahut saare bada bada train accidents hue hai, jismein kai logo ki jaan gai hai aur saikdo log injured hue. Tuesday subah Jharkhand mein ek accident hua, jismein ek aadmi ki maut ho gayi aur 6 passengers injured hue. Howrah-Mumbai Mail (12810) ek goods train se...
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takra gayi aur 20 coaches track se utar gaye. Yahaan pe aapko last year mein hue 5 bada bada train accidents ke baare mein bataya ja raha hai: 1. **Gonda, Uttar Pradesh:** June 18th ko, Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express train derailed, jisse 4 logon ki maut ho gayi aur bahut saare log injured hue. 2. **Jamtara, Jharkhand:** February mein, ek passenger train aur EMU train ke beech ek accident hua, jismein do logon ki jaan gayi. Accident tab hua jab passengers ek stationary train se utar rahe the, kyonki track repair ke kaam se bahut saara dust tha. 3. **Balasore, Odisha:** June 2nd, 2023 ko, ek bhayanak triple train accident hua, jismein Coromandel Express, ek goods train, aur Yesvantpur-Howrah Express shamil the. Is collision se bahut saare coaches track se utar gaye aur 296 logo ki jaan gayi, aur 1200 se zyada log injured hue. 4. **Buxar, Bihar:** October 11th, 2023 ko, New Delhi-Kamakhya North Express mein ek train accident hua, jismein 24 coaches track se utar gaye aur 4 logo ki maut ho gayi aur 60-70 passengers injured hue. 5. **Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh:** October 2023 mein, Rayagada Passenger train aur Visakhapatnam-Palasa train ke beech Kentakapalli near Andhra Pradesh mein ek collision hua, jismein 14 logo ki maut ho gayi aur 50 se zyada log ghayal hue. Is incident ke peeche driver aur assistant driver ka phone pe cricket match dekhna maana ja raha hai.
Jul 29 (20:23) Vizianagaram MP Calls for New Railway Line to Rajam, Improved Stations in Andhra Pradesh (www.thehindu.com)
IR Affairs
ECoR/East Coast
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read full article... Vizianagaram MP urges Centre to develop new railway line to Rajam

Vizianagaram MP Kalisetti Appala Naidu, during his first speech in Parliament on July 29, 2024, urged the Union government to build a new railway line connecting Rajam, an industrial town in Vizianagaram, to improve rail connectivity for people in the region. He highlighted the hardships faced by residents due to the...
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lack of direct train access and requested the government to improve railway stations in Vizianagaram, Bobbili, Cheepurupalli, and other locations.

Vizianagaram MP Kalisetti Appala Naidu ne Monday ko Parliament mein apna pehla speech diya aur Union government se Rajam, jo Vizianagaram ka ek industrial town hai, tak ek nayi railway line banwane ka maang kiya. Unhone kaha ki isse region ke logon ko better rail connectivity milega. Unhone yeh bhi bataya...
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ki kaafi logon ko bahut pareshani hoti hai kyunki unhe important trains pakadne ke liye Vizianagaram, Visakhapatnam ya Srikakulam jaana padta hai. Unhone government se Vizianagaram, Bobbili, Cheepurupalli aur aur bhi jagah ke railway stations ko improve karne ka bhi maang kiya.
Jul 18 (17:20) Multiple Train Accidents in India: A Year of Tragedy and Negligence (www.naidunia.com)
Major Accidents/Disruptions
NER/North Eastern
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read full article... Biggest Train Accidents: बालासोर से लेकर बक्सर तक...बीते एक साल में भारत में हुए ये बड़े ट्रेन हादसे

A train accident occurred in Gonda, Uttar Pradesh, where 10+ coaches of the Dibrugarh Express derailed, leaving 3 passengers dead and many injured. This follows a series of major train accidents in the past year, including the Balasore triple train crash in June 2023, which claimed 296 lives and injured over...
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1200. Other accidents include the Vizianagaram accident where a train hit another from behind due to the driver's negligence, the Jamtara accident where an EMU train ran over people waiting on the tracks due to a dust cloud, and the Buxar accident where 24 coaches of the North Express derailed.

Gonda, Uttar Pradesh mein, Dibrugarh Express ka train accident ho gaya, jisme 10 se zyada bogiyan patri se utar gayi. Is accident mein 3 passengers ki death ho gayi aur bahut saare log injured ho gaye. Isse pehle, last year mein, bahut saare train accidents ho chuke hain, jaise June...
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2023 mein Balasore mein triple train crash, jisme 296 logon ki death ho gayi thi aur 1200 se zyada log injure ho gaye the. Vizianagaram mein, ek train dusri train ko piche se takkar mar gayi because driver ne dikkat ki. Jamtara mein, EMU train us time logon ke upar chal gayi jab woh track pe khade the, kyunki bahut saara dust tha aur train driver ko laga ki aag lag gayi hai. Buxar mein, North Express ki 24 bogiyan patri se utar gayi thi.
May 26 (01:16) Train Collision in Vizianagaram: No Evidence of Pilots Watching Cricket, Investigation Reveals (thewirehindi.com)
Major Accidents/Disruptions
ECoR/East Coast
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May 26 2024 (01:16)
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read full article... आंध्र प्रदेश: मंत्री का दावा ग़लत, ट्रेन हादसे के वक़्त लोको पायलट के क्रिकेट देखने का सबूत नहीं

In October 2023, two passenger trains collided in Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh, resulting in 17 deaths and 34 injuries. While the Railway Minister initially claimed the crash was due to both locomotive pilots being distracted by a cricket match, an investigation revealed no evidence to support this claim. The analysis of...
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the pilots' mobile phone data usage, including call logs and data usage, found no indication that they were watching cricket. The Railway Safety Commissioner, who conducted a detailed investigation, also didn't mention the pilots watching cricket in his report. The investigation concluded that the accident was caused by a 'failure in the operation of the train,' and blamed the train crew and operational staff for the crash. Following this incident, the Railway Board banned the use of Bluetooth headsets by crew members during duty hours, citing the initial claims of the crew watching cricket and the violation of safety protocols.

October 2023 mein Andhra Pradesh ke Vizianagaram district mein do passenger trains takraye, jismein 17 passengers ki maut hui aur 34 ghayal ho gaye. Railway Minister ne pehle yeh claim kiya tha ki yeh crash dono locomotive pilots ka cricket match dekhne se distracted hone ki wajah se hua, par investigation...
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mein yeh claim saabit nahin hua. Pilots ke mobile phone data usage ka analysis, call logs aur data usage ke saath, is baat ka koi sign nahin dikha ki woh cricket dekh rahe the. Railway Safety Commissioner, jinhone ek detailed investigation ki, ne bhi apni report mein pilots ke cricket dekhne ka koi zikr nahin kiya. Investigation ne conclude kiya ki accident 'train ke operation mein failure' ki wajah se hua, aur train crew aur operational staff ko accident ke liye blame kiya. Is incident ke baad, Railway Board ne duty hours mein crew members ke beech Bluetooth headsets ke use par ban laga diya, initial claims mein crew ke cricket dekhne aur safety protocols ke violation ka zikr karke.
May 14 (23:34) SWR Introduces Special Train Services for Summer Season (swr.indianrailways.gov.in)
New/Special Trains
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read full article... SWR to run summer special trains for extra rush /Extension of periodicity of train services

The South Western Railway (SWR) is introducing special train services between various destinations to manage the increased passenger rush during the summer season. These trains will operate between KSR Bengaluru and Rourkela, SMVT Bengaluru and Khurda Road, and SMVT Bengaluru and Kharagpur. The schedule for each train is detailed in the...
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provided document. In addition, the periodicity of some existing summer special train services has been extended. For detailed information, passengers can visit www.enquiry.indianrail.gov.in or call 139.

Summer season mein zyada passengers ki rush ko manage karne ke liye, South Western Railway (SWR) alag alag jagah ke beech special train services chalane wala hai. Ye trains KSR Bengaluru aur Rourkela, SMVT Bengaluru aur Khurda Road, aur SMVT Bengaluru aur Kharagpur ke beech chalengi. Har train ka schedule document...
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mein diya gaya hai. Iske saath hi, kuch existing summer special train services ki periodicity ko extend kiya gaya hai. Zyada jaankari ke liye, passengers www.enquiry.indianrail.gov.in pe ja sakte hain ya 139 pe call kar sakte hain.
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