Cyclone Arnab Impact: 42 trains cancelled including Vande Bharat Express, 70 others affected – full list
· India · Indian Express
Cyclone Arnab has forced the cancellation of 42 trains and impacted 70 others across Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, and West Bengal. South Coast Railway officials confirmed that services are regulated due to rising water levels at Bridge No. 1052 between Ichchapuram and Jhadupudi stations in the Visakhapatnam Division. The national transporter has deployed an unscheduled special train between Visakhapatnam and Palasa to assist stranded passengers. Help desks are now operational at major stations including Vijayawada, Vizianagaram, and Srikakulam Road to provide essential supplies and information. Affected services include two Vande Bharat Express trains, with disruptions expected to continue through November 1.
Why it matters
The disruption affects thousands of daily commuters and long-distance travellers across key transit corridors in Eastern India, necessitating immediate alternative travel arrangements and emergency support.
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