Bhubaneswar, Oct 29: Train services connecting Odisha with Andhra Pradesh and other destinations have been disrupted due to waterlogging and operational difficulties following heavy rainfall associated with Cyclone Arnab. The East Coast Railway (ECoR) has cancelled eight trains and curtailed the journeys of three others on October 28 and 29.
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The disruptions have affected several passenger services operating to and from Bhubaneswar and Brahmapur. Railway authorities have taken precautionary measures to ensure passenger safety.
Six Trains Cancelled on October 29
Six train services have been cancelled for their scheduled journeys on October 29 due to waterlogging between Ichchapuram and Sompeta railway stations.
The cancelled trains are:
Train No. 58531: Brahmapur–Visakhapatnam Passenger
Train No. 58532: Visakhapatnam–Brahmapur Express
Train No. 18525: Brahmapur–Visakhapatnam Express
Train No. 20841: Bhubaneswar–Visakhapatnam Vande Bharat Express
Train No. 17015: Bhubaneswar New–Secunderabad Junction Visakha Express
Train No. 22819: Bhubaneswar New–Visakhapatnam Intercity Express
Passengers travelling on these routes are advised to check the latest train status before starting their journeys.
Two Intercity Express Trains Also Cancelled
In a separate development, two intercity services have been cancelled on October 29 due to delays in the arrival of link rakes, which are train sets shared between connected services.
The affected trains are:
Train No. 22839: Rourkela–Bhubaneswar Intercity Express
Train No. 22840: Bhubaneswar–Rourkela Intercity Express
Passengers scheduled to travel on these services are advised to make alternative arrangements.
Three Trains Short-Terminated or Short-Originated
Waterlogging in the Ichchapuram–Sompeta section has also led to changes in the routes of three train services on October 28 and 29.
The affected trains are:
Train No. 68419: Bhubaneswar–Palasa MEMU — short-terminated at Chatrapur on October 29.
Train No. 68420: Palasa–Bhubaneswar MEMU — short-originated from Chatrapur on October 29.
Train No. 18448: Jagdalpur–Bhubaneswar Express — short-terminated at Palasa on October 28.
A short-terminated train ends its journey before reaching its scheduled destination, while a short-originated train begins its journey from an intermediate station instead of its regular starting point.
Passengers Advised to Check Train Status
The cancellations and route changes are precautionary measures taken amid waterlogging and operational disruptions. Passengers are advised to check official East Coast Railway announcements and the latest train-running information before travelling to avoid inconvenience.
Travellers should confirm their train’s current status through official railway channels, including the National Train Enquiry System (NTES), before leaving for the station.
