In view of the approaching severe cyclone 'Arnab'—forecast to cross the north Andhra Pradesh coast between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam on October 28 with winds up to 140 kmph—Indian Railways has announced cancellations and short-terminations of several trains to ensure passenger safety.
Cancelled Trains:
Visakhapatnam–Kirandul Express (18515/18516): Cancelled from Oct 29 to Nov 4.
Visakhapatnam–Koraput / Kirandul Passengers (58538, 58537, 58501, 58502): Cancelled on varying dates between Oct 27 and Oct 31.
Visakhapatnam–Koraput Intercity Express (18511/18512): Cancelled on Oct 30 and 31.
Schedule Changes for Hirakhand Express:
18447 Bhubaneswar–Jagdalpur Hirakhand Express: Will short-terminate at Rayagada from Oct 27 to 30.
18448 Jagdalpur–Bhubaneswar Hirakhand Express: Will originate from Rayagada instead of Koraput from Oct 28 to 31.
Passengers traveling between Odisha and Andhra Pradesh are strongly advised to verify their train schedules before heading to stations.