Bhubaneswar, Odisha: Train passengers travelling between Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and Chhattisgarh should take note of major railway changes announced ahead of Cyclone Arnab.

In view of the approaching cyclone and passenger safety, South Coast Railway (SCoR) has announced the cancellation of eight trains. The railway has also revised the operations of the Hirakhand Express, with services scheduled to terminate or originate at Rayagada instead of their usual destinations during the specified dates.

List of Cancelled Trains

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

1. Train No. 18515 – Visakhapatnam–Kirandul Night Express: Cancelled from October 29 to November 4, 2026.

2. Train No. 18516 – Kirandul–Visakhapatnam Night Express: Cancelled from October 29 to November 4, 2026.

3. Train No. 58538 – Visakhapatnam–Koraput Passenger: Cancelled from October 27 to 30, 2026.

4. Train No. 58537 – Koraput–Visakhapatnam Passenger: Cancelled from October 28 to 31, 2026.

5. Train No. 18512 – Visakhapatnam–Koraput Intercity Express: Cancelled on October 30, 2026.

6. Train No. 18511 – Koraput–Visakhapatnam Intercity Express: Cancelled on October 31, 2026.

7. Train No. 58501 – Visakhapatnam–Kirandul Passenger: Cancelled from October 27 to 30, 2026.

8. Train No. 58502 – Kirandul–Visakhapatnam Passenger: Cancelled from October 27 to 30, 2026.

Hirakhand Express Route Changes

The railway has also announced changes to the Hirakhand Express services:

•Train No. 18447 – Bhubaneswar–Jagdalpur Hirakhand Express: From October 27 to 30, 2026, the train will terminate at Rayagada instead of continuing to Jagdalpur.

•Train No. 18448 – Jagdalpur–Bhubaneswar Hirakhand Express: From October 28 to 31, 2026, the train will originate at Rayagada instead of Koraput.

Passengers Advised to Check Updates

South Coast Railway has expressed regret for the inconvenience caused and urged passengers to take note of the revised arrangements and plan their journeys accordingly.

Passengers are advised to check the latest official railway notification and confirm their train's status before leaving for the station, as services may be revised further depending on the cyclone situation.