Bhubaneswar, October 27: In view of the anticipated cyclonic conditions associated with Cyclonic Storm ‘Arnab’, the Railways has announced the cancellation and regulation of 22 express and passenger train services connecting Visakhapatnam, Secunderabad, Kirandul, Jagdalpur, Rourkela, Sambalpur, Rayagada, Howrah, Bhubaneswar and Koraput.

The changes will remain in effect on different dates between October 27 and November 5, 2026, as part of precautionary measures to ensure passenger safety during the expected adverse weather conditions.

Trains Cancelled

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

• Train No. 18515 Visakhapatnam–Kirandul Express: October 29 to November 4.
• Train No. 18516 Kirandul–Visakhapatnam Express: October 29 to November 4.
• Train No. 18107 Rourkela–Jagdalpur Intercity Express: October 29 to November 4.
• Train No. 18108 Jagdalpur–Rourkela Intercity Express: October 30 to November 5.
• Train No. 18005 Howrah–Jagdalpur Samaleswari Express: October 27 to 30.
• Train No. 18006 Jagdalpur–Howrah Samaleswari Express: October 28 to 31.
• Train No. 58538 Visakhapatnam–Koraput Passenger: October 27 to 30.
• Train No. 58537 Koraput–Visakhapatnam Passenger: October 28 to 31.
• Train No. 18512 Visakhapatnam–Koraput Express: October 30.
• Train No. 18511 Koraput–Visakhapatnam Express: October 31.
• Train No. 58501 Visakhapatnam–Kirandul Passenger: October 27 to 30.
• Train No. 58502 Kirandul–Visakhapatnam Passenger: October 27 to 30.
• Train No. 12704 Secunderabad–Howrah Falaknuma Express: October 27.
• Train No. 12703 Howrah–Secunderabad Falaknuma Express: October 29.
• Train No. 17016 Secunderabad–Bhubaneswar New Visakha Express: October 27.
• Train No. 17015 Bhubaneswar–Secunderabad Visakha Express: October 29.
• Train No. 20810 Nanded–Sambalpur Nagawali Superfast Express: October 27.
• Train No. 20809 Sambalpur–Nanded Nagawali Superfast Express: October 30.
• Train No. 22882 Bhubaneswar–Pune Superfast Express: October 27.
• Train No. 22881 Pune–Bhubaneswar Superfast Express: October 29.
• Train No. 17244 Rayagada–Guntur Express: October 28.
• Train No. 17243 Guntur–Rayagada Express: October 27.

Hirakhand Express Services Curtailed

The Railways has also announced changes to the operations of the Hirakhand Express services between Bhubaneswar and Jagdalpur.

• Train No. 18447 Bhubaneswar–Jagdalpur Hirakhand Express: The train will terminate its journey at Rayagada instead of Jagdalpur from October 27 to 30.
• Train No. 18448 Jagdalpur–Bhubaneswar Hirakhand Express: The train will originate from Rayagada instead of Jagdalpur from October 28 to 31.

Passengers Advised to Check Updates

Passengers travelling on the affected routes are advised to check their train schedules before commencing their journeys and make alternative travel arrangements where necessary.

For the latest information on train cancellations, rescheduling and operational changes, passengers can check the National Train Enquiry System (NTES) or visit the official Indian Railways website.