Cyclone Arnab Train Cancellations 2026, Check the Complete List

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27 October

South Coast Railway has cancelled passenger, intercity and express services across Andhra Pradesh and modified Hirakhand Express operations ahead of the cyclone’s expected landfall

Indian Railways has cancelled several train services as Cyclone Arnab approaches the Andhra Pradesh coast. The cancellations affect routes connecting Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Machilipatnam, Rajahmundry, Kakinada Port and other destinations. Some services are also affected from October 29 to November 4, 2026.

New Delhi: South Coast Railway has cancelled several train services and modified the operations of two Hirakhand Express services as a precautionary measure ahead of Cyclone Arnab. The cancellations affect passenger, intercity and express trains operating across Andhra Pradesh and adjoining areas.

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Cyclone Arnab is expected to cross the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam by the forenoon of October 28. The storm is forecast to bring maximum sustained winds of 115 - 125 kmph, with gusts reaching 140 kmph. 

Railway services connecting Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Machilipatnam, Gudivada, Narasapur, Rajahmundry, Kakinada Port, Guntur and other destinations have been affected. Passengers should check their train number and scheduled departure date before travelling, as cancellation periods vary by service.

Cyclone Arnab Train Cancellations 2026 Complete List

The following trains have been listed for cancellation according to the schedule provided.

Visakhapatnam, Koraput and Kirandul Routes

Train Number	Train Route	2026 Cancellation Dates
18515	Visakhapatnam-Kirandul Night Express	October 29-November 4
18516	Kirandul-Visakhapatnam Night Express	October 29-November 4
58538	Visakhapatnam-Koraput Passenger	October 27-30
58537	Koraput-Visakhapatnam Passenger	October 28-31
18512	Visakhapatnam-Koraput Intercity Express	October 30
18511	Koraput-Visakhapatnam Intercity Express	October 31
58501	Visakhapatnam-Kirandul Passenger	October 27-30
58502	Kirandul-Visakhapatnam Passenger	October 27-30

Vijayawada, Machilipatnam and Gudivada Routes

Train Number	Train Route	2026 Cancellation Dates
67261	Rajahmundry-Vijayawada	October 27-28
67263	Vijayawada-Machilipatnam	October 27-28
67264	Machilipatnam-Vijayawada	October 27-28
67265	Vijayawada-Machilipatnam	October 27-28
67271	Machilipatnam-Gudivada	October 27-28
67272	Gudivada-Machilipatnam	October 27-28
67266	Machilipatnam-Vijayawada	October 28
67252	Machilipatnam-Gudivada	October 27-28
67253	Gudivada-Machilipatnam	October 27-28
67254	Machilipatnam-Gudivada	October 27-28
67255	Gudivada-Machilipatnam	October 27-28
67256	Machilipatnam-Vijayawada	October 27-28
67267	Vijayawada-Machilipatnam	October 27
67268	Machilipatnam-Vijayawada	October 28
67269	Vijayawada-Machilipatnam	October 28
67270	Machilipatnam-Vijayawada	October 28

Bhimavaram, Nidadavolu and Narasapur Routes

Train Number	Train Route	2026 Cancellation Dates
67275	Vijayawada-Bhimavaram Junction	October 28
67277	Bhimavaram Junction-Nidadavolu Junction	October 28
67278	Nidadavolu Junction-Bhimavaram Junction	October 28
67258	Vijayawada-Narasapur	October 27
67246	Narasapur-Rajahmundry	October 27
17269	Vijayawada-Narasapur	October 27
17264	Narasapur-Bhimavaram Junction	October 27
67251	Bhimavaram Junction-Machilipatnam	October 28
67257	Vijayawada-Narasapur	October 27
67244	Narasapur-Nidadavolu Junction	October 28
67245	Nidadavolu Junction-Narasapur	October 28
17270	Narasapur-Vijayawada	October 28
67276	Narasapur-Vijayawada	October 27
67281	Vijayawada-Bhimavaram Junction	October 28
67283	Bhimavaram Junction-Nidadavolu Junction	October 28
67284	Nidadavolu Junction-Bhimavaram Junction	October 28
67282	Bhimavaram Junction-Vijayawada	October 28

Rajahmundry and Kakinada Port Routes

Train Number	Train Route	2026 Cancellation Dates
17257	Vijayawada-Kakinada Port	October 27
67302	Kakinada Port-Rajahmundry	October 28
67202	Vijayawada-Rajahmundry	October 27
67262	Vijayawada-Rajahmundry	October 28
67301	Rajahmundry-Kakinada Port	October 27
17267	Kakinada Port-Visakhapatnam	October 27-28
17268	Visakhapatnam-Kakinada Port	October 27-28
17258	Kakinada Port-Vijayawada	October 28

Guntur, Repalle and Tenali Routes

Train Number	Train Route	2026 Cancellation Dates
67247	Narasapur-Guntur Junction	October 27
67249	Guntur Junction-Repalle	October 28
67250	Repalle-Guntur Junction	October 28
67248	Guntur Junction-Vijayawada	October 28
67229	Vijayawada-Guntur Junction	October 28
67223	Guntur Junction-Repalle	October 28
67224	Repalle-Tenali Junction	October 28
67222	Tenali Junction-Vijayawada	October 28

Visakhapatnam and Parvathipuram Routes

Train Number	Train Route	2026 Cancellation Dates
07267	Parvathipuram-Visakhapatnam	October 27-28
07268	Visakhapatnam-Parvathipuram	October 27-28
67285	Rajahmundry-Visakhapatnam	October 27
67286	Visakhapatnam-Rajahmundry	October 27

Cyclone Arnab Train Route Changes and Short Terminations

South Coast Railway has also modified the operations of the following Hirakhand Express services.

Train Number	Train Route	Revised Operation
18447	Bhubaneswar-Jagdalpur Hirakhand Express	Will terminate at Rayagada instead of continuing to Jagdalpur for departures from October 27-30
18448	Jagdalpur-Bhubaneswar Hirakhand Express	Will originate from Rayagada instead of Koraput for departures from October 28-31

Passengers travelling on these services should confirm the revised boarding or destination station before leaving for their journey.

How to Check Train Status During Cyclone Arnab?

Passengers can follow these steps to verify their train's operating status:

1. Visit the official Indian Railways enquiry website.
2. Enter the train number or train name.
3. Check the scheduled departure date and current running status.
4. Confirm whether the service is cancelled or its route has been modified.
5. Recheck the status before leaving for the station, as further operational updates may be issued.

Passengers should rely on official railway announcements for the latest information and make alternative travel arrangements if their service is cancelled.