Indian Railways Cancels 8 Trains and Alters Routes Due to Cyclone Arnab
· India · Indian Express
Indian Railways has cancelled eight train services and altered the routes of two others as a precautionary measure ahead of Cyclone Arnab. According to the India Meteorological Department, the cyclonic storm has developed in the Bay of Bengal and is expected to cross the Andhra Pradesh-Yanam coast between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam with wind speeds reaching 140 km/h. Affected services include the Visakhapatnam-Kirandul Night Express, Visakhapatnam-Koraput Passenger, and Visakhapatnam-Koraput Intercity Express across Odisha and Andhra Pradesh. Additionally, the Bhubaneswar-Jagdalpur Hirakhand Express will be short-terminated at Rayagada from October 27 to 30, 2026. The South Coast Railway announced these service changes in the interest of passenger safety as the severe weather approaches.
Why it matters
Train passengers travelling across Odisha and Andhra Pradesh face severe disruptions and cancellations as rail authorities suspend services ahead of Cyclone Arnab's landfall.
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