Cyclone Arnab: 12 Trains Cancelled, 2 Short-Terminated in Odisha; Passengers Advised to Check Train Status

27 Oct 2026, 08:43 by Himanshu · KalingaTV

Bhubaneswar: In view of Cyclone Arnab, the Railways has cancelled 12 trains, while two services have been short-terminated as a precautionary measure to ensure passenger safety.

The decision has been taken considering the possible impact of the cyclone on railway operations and the inconvenience that adverse weather conditions may cause to passengers.

According to reports, train services on several routes under the East Coast Railway (ECoR) have been affected, particularly those connecting Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and Chhattisgarh.

Train services on the Visakhapatnam–Kirandul route will remain cancelled from October 29 to November 4. Similarly, trains operating on the Rourkela–Jagdalpur route have been cancelled for the same period.

The Koraput–Visakhapatnam train service will remain suspended from October 28 to 31, while the Visakhapatnam–Koraput service has been cancelled for October 30. Express train services on the Koraput–Visakhapatnam route will also remain cancelled till October 31.

Meanwhile, the Howrah–Jagdalpur train service has been cancelled from October 27 to 30, while the Jagdalpur–Howrah service will remain suspended from October 28 to 31.

The Jagdalpur–Bhubaneswar train, scheduled to operate between October 28 and 31, will originate from Rayagada instead of Jagdalpur. The service will operate between Rayagada and Bhubaneswar during this period.

The Railways has directed officials to keep passengers informed about cancellations and changes in train operations through station notice boards, public announcement systems and SMS alerts.

Passengers have been advised to check their train’s running status and PNR details before commencing their journeys to avoid inconvenience.

Additionally, a 24-hour railway control room has been activated to monitor the situation and coordinate necessary measures during the cyclone.

The Railways has prioritised passenger safety and urged travellers to remain updated about possible changes in train schedules due to adverse weather conditions.

Cyclone Arnab: 12 Trains Cancelled, 2 Short-Terminated in Odisha; Passengers Advised to Check Train Status

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