Cyclone Arnab: South Coast Railway Cancels 8 Trains, Short-Terminations Announced for 2 More; Check Full Schedule

Koraput, Oct 27: In view of Cyclone Arnab over the Bay of Bengal, the South Coast Railway (SCoR) has announced the cancellation of eight trains and changes to the originating and terminating stations of two others, affecting services connecting Visakhapatnam, Koraput, Kirandul, Bhubaneswar and Jagdalpur.

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According to an official bulletin issued by the South Coast Railway headquarters in Visakhapatnam, the decision has been taken as a precautionary measure amid the prevailing cyclonic conditions. Passengers travelling along the affected routes have been advised to check the latest train updates before commencing their journeys.

List of Cancelled Trains

The following train services will remain cancelled on the specified dates:

Visakhapatnam–Kirandul Night Express (18515): Cancelled from October 29 to November 4.

Kirandul–Visakhapatnam Night Express (18516): Cancelled from October 29 to November 4.

Visakhapatnam–Koraput Passenger (58538): Cancelled from October 27 to October 30.

Koraput–Visakhapatnam Passenger (58537): Cancelled from October 28 to October 31.

Visakhapatnam–Koraput Intercity Express (18512): Cancelled on October 30.

Koraput–Visakhapatnam Intercity Express (18511): Cancelled on October 31.

Visakhapatnam–Kirandul Passenger (58501): Cancelled from October 27 to October 30.

Kirandul–Visakhapatnam Passenger (58502): Cancelled from October 27 to October 30.

Two More Trains to Be Short-Terminated or Short-Originated

Apart from the cancellations, railway authorities have announced operational changes to two services connecting Bhubaneswar and Jagdalpur.

Train No. 18447, Bhubaneswar–Jagdalpur Express: The train will terminate at Rayagada instead of completing its journey to Jagdalpur from October 27 to October 30.

Train No. 18448, Jagdalpur–Bhubaneswar Express: The train will originate from Rayagada instead of Jagdalpur from October 28 to October 31.

These changes mean that passengers travelling to or from stations beyond Rayagada may need to make alternative arrangements during the affected period.

Passengers Advised to Check Train Status

With cyclone-related disruptions expected to affect railway operations, passengers are advised to verify their train schedules, cancellation status and boarding or termination stations through official railway channels before travelling.

Travellers should also check for further advisories from South Coast Railway, as additional operational changes may be announced depending on weather conditions.