The latest cyclone update says that, a total of 12 trains have been cancelled due to its impact. Out of which 2 trains have been cancelled for short term.
It has been advised to check the train PNR before the start of the journey. This is a major decision that has been taken regarding train operations in view of Cyclone Arnab. Keeping in mind the safety and problems of the passengers, 12 trains have been cancelled.
Out of which two trains of East Coast Railway have been cancelled for short term. The Visakhapatnam-Kirandul route has been cancelled from 29th October to 4th November. The train will remain cancelled on the Visakhapatnam route from 29th to 4th November.
Similarly, the Rourkela-Jagadalpur route has been cancelled from 29th to 4th November. The Koraput-Visakhapatnam route will remain cancelled from 28th to 31st October. The Visakhapatnam-Koraput route will remain cancelled on 30th October.
Express trains on Koraput-Visakhapatnam route will remain cancelled till 31st October. Howrah-Jagadalpur route will remain cancelled from 27th to 30th October and Jagdalpur-Howrah route from 28th to 31st October. Jagdalpur-Bhubaneswar train will run from Rayagada to Bhubaneswar from 28th to 31st October.
Meanwhile, the railways have been instructed to inform passengers at stations through notice boards, announcement systems and SMS. Passengers have been advised to check the status of their trains before travelling. A 24-hour control room has been opened.
