Bhubaneswar: In anticipation of Cyclone Dana’s impending landfall, the Indian Railways has announced the cancellation of over 200 trains, significantly impacting travel plans during the festive season.
The East Coast Railways (ECoR) has taken this precautionary measure to ensure passenger safety as the cyclone approaches the Odisha coast.
Train Cancellations and Flight Suspensions
The cancellations span several dates, with the majority occurring on October 24th and 25th. The affected trains include both inter-zonal and intra-zonal services, disrupting travel across multiple states.
Find below the list: Train Repercussion in ECOR & SER: Summary Inter Zonal
JCO | Cancelled | P/Cancelled | Diverted | Total |
22.10.2023 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
23.10.2023 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
24.10.2023 | 86 | 0 | 0 | 86 |
25.10.2023 | 44 | 0 | 0 | 44 |
26.10.2023 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
27.10.2023 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
28.10.2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
29.10.2023 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Total | 175 | 0 | 0 | 175 |
Summary Intra Zonal:
JCO | Cancelled | P/Cancelled | Diverted | Total |
24-10-2024 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
25-10-2024 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
26-10-2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
27-10-2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Total | 28 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
On the other hand, the Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar suspended flight operations in view of the impending landfall of Cyclone Dana. The flight services at the airport will remain suspended from Thursday 5 PM till 9 AM of October 25th. This information was shared by the Airports Authority of India.
Additionally, the Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar has suspended flight operations from 5 PM on October 24th until 9 AM on October 25th.
The timing of Cyclone Dana has caused significant disruptions during the Diwali travel period. Many families looking forward to celebrating the festival with loved ones have had to alter their plans. The ECoR’s decision, while necessary for safety, has left many passengers seeking alternative travel arrangements.