Koraput, Oct 23: A sudden landslide near Maliguda railway station in Odisha’s Koraput district has brought train services to a halt on the Koraput–Jeypore railway line, officials said on Thursday.

According to sources, large boulders and debris from a nearby hill collapsed onto the railway tracks between Maliguda and Jarti stations, severely affecting train movement.

Railway officials said that the incident has disrupted services on the Koraput–Kirandul route. A rescue team from Koraput station has been dispatched to the site to clear the rocks and soil from the tracks. The train operations will resume after the debris is removed, they added.

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As a result of the blockage, a passenger train heading toward Kirandul is currently stranded at Jarti station. Similarly, the Rourkela Intercity Express from Jagdalpur to Koraput is halted at Maliguda station. Officials have warned of delays in restoring normal services.

To prevent further incidents, a protective net has been installed on the hillside. However, recurring landslides in the area continue to pose a challenge, raising concerns for both railway authorities and passengers.

The incident has once again highlighted the vulnerability of the Koraput–Kirandul rail corridor, making it a growing concern for safe and uninterrupted travel in the region.