Cyclone Arnab: at least 22 trains cancelled, 28 Oct to 4 Nov
At least 22 passenger trains cancelled, some rescheduled or rerouted by Cyclone Arnab from 28 October to 4 November 2026. Dates, routes and what to check.
TrainLiveStatus Desk · Updated · 3 min read
According to Livemint, citing news agency ANI, the Railways have cancelled at least 22 passenger train services between 28 October and 4 November 2026 because of Cyclone Arnab. Some services were also partially cancelled, rescheduled or rerouted. The report was published on 28 October 2026.
The Livemint article points to a list of affected trains, but the text we have does not include it. This post therefore names only the trains that the source or our own timetable mentions. Check the railway's train-wise notice before you plan around any number.
What changed
Cyclone Arnab made landfall early on Wednesday, and disrupted normal life in Odisha and other southern districts. The Regional Meteorological Centre in Bhubaneswar said the storm weakened after landfall on the Andhra Pradesh coast, but it still brought heavy to extremely heavy rain to southern Odisha.
| Item | What the source reports |
|---|---|
| Trains cancelled | At least 22 passenger train services |
| Window | 28 October to 4 November 2026 |
| Other changes | Some services partially cancelled, rescheduled or rerouted |
| Train numbers | Not in the text we have, check the railway's list |
The same report notes that flights were also cancelled or rerouted, including a Bhubaneswar to Jeypore to Visakhapatnam flight. Flights do not change your train booking, so this post covers only the rail side.
Who is affected
The source mentions coastal areas, southern Odisha and the Andhra Pradesh coast. If your journey starts from or ends at Bhubaneswar (BBS) or Visakhapatnam (VSKP), or passes through these stations, check your train before you leave home.
Other reports give different dates and totals. Our earlier post, Cyclone Arnab: 22+ trains cancelled or suspended till 5 Nov, uses a window of 27 October to 5 November from Hindustan Times. Where the two windows differ, treat the railway's own notice as the final word.
Trains in our timetable on the same corridor
These are timetable entries in our database. They are not a list of trains running or cancelled during the disruption, so confirm each one on its live status page.
| Train | Route | Timetable departure | Timetable arrival |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18515 VSKP KRDL Express | Visakhapatnam to Kirandul | 21:10 | 09:00 next day |
| 58501 VSKP KRDL Passenger | Visakhapatnam to Kirandul | 07:00 | 21:00 |
What to do before you travel
- Check your train on the day. Open its live status page for the running status, or use the National Train Inquiry System (NTES), which the source names.
- Confirm the date. The window runs to 4 November, so a journey on any day in that window can be affected, even if the storm itself has weakened.
- Plan a backup. Use the trip planner to find other trains between your stations, including alternative boarding stations and connections.
- Keep the rail helpline handy. Dial 139 for railway help. Our guide to railway helplines during floods and disasters explains which number to use in which case.
If your train is cancelled, you do not need to wait at the station for information. Check the status online first, then follow the refund steps in our refund helpline guide.
Where to keep checking
Livemint's report points readers to the National Train Inquiry System (NTES) and the Indian Railways website for updates. Those are the sources that matter when a train changes. News reports are useful for the big picture, but they can lag behind the railway's own notices, and they often disagree on totals and dates.
For earlier cancellations, see our post on trains cancelled from 20 to 26 October 2026. Whatever you read, confirm your own train before you travel.
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Frequently asked questions
How many trains did Cyclone Arnab cancel?
According to Livemint, citing ANI, at least 22 passenger train services were cancelled between 28 October and 4 November 2026. Some other services were partially cancelled, rescheduled or rerouted. Other reports give different totals, so check the railway's train-wise list.
Which dates do the Cyclone Arnab cancellations cover?
Livemint reports the window as 28 October to 4 November 2026. Hindustan Times, cited in our earlier post, gives 27 October to 5 November. Confirm the date of your own train on NTES or its live status page.
How do I check if my train is cancelled?
Open the train's live status page or check NTES before you leave home. For railway help, call 139. If your train is cancelled, follow the refund steps in our refund helpline guide.
Does the cyclone also affect flights from Bhubaneswar and Kolkata?
The same Livemint report says some flights were cancelled or rerouted, including a Bhubaneswar to Jeypore to Visakhapatnam flight and two IndiGo departures from Kolkata. Flight changes do not change a train booking, so check your train separately.
Sources
Rules and fares change. Check the official source before you travel. Last reviewed 31 October 2026.
