A recent train accident near Vizianagaram has raised concerns about the safety of commuters who rely on the 08531/32 Palasa-Visakhapatnam-Palasa and the 08503/04 Rayagada-Visakhapatnam-Rayagada passenger trains for their daily work commute to Visakhapatnam. One passenger, S. Lakshmi, who was on board during the accident, described the harrowing experience as the trains collided. While she was fortunate to escape unharmed, her cousin, K. Ravi, tragically did not survive. The incident has left passengers shaken, and many are questioning the safety of the trains that have been a reliable and affordable means of transport for years.