Several trains rescheduled due to Cyclone ‘Montha’

In view of Cyclone ‘Montha’, South Central and Southern Railways have rescheduled multiple long-distance trains scheduled for October 28, including major services from Chennai and Bengaluru to Howrah, Visakhapatnam, and Kharagpur. Passengers are advised to verify timings on NTES/IRCTC.

Hyderabad: In view of the impending Cyclone ‘Montha’ and to ensure passenger safety, the South Central Railway and Southern Railway have rescheduled several long-distance trains scheduled to depart on October 28.

According to officials, the following trains have been rescheduled:

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1. Train No. 12842 – MGR Chennai Central–Howrah Express:
Scheduled at 07:00 hrs, now departing at 23:30 hrs on 28.10.25.

2. Train No. 22870 – MGR Chennai Central–Visakhapatnam Express:
Scheduled at 10:00 hrs, now departing at 23:50 hrs on 28.10.25

3. Train No. 22604 – Villupuram Jn–Kharagpur Jn Express:
Scheduled at 11:05 hrs, now departing at 19:00 hrs on 28.10.25

4. Train No. 12840 – MGR Chennai Central–Howrah Mail:
Scheduled at 19:00 hrs, now departing at 22:40 hrs on 28.10.25

5. Train No. 12664 – Tiruchchirappalli Jn–Howrah Express:
Scheduled at 13:35 hrs, now departing at 17:50 hrs on 28.10.25

6. Train No. 22501 – SMVT Bengaluru–New Tinsukia Express:
Scheduled at 03:10 hrs, now departing at 15:10 hrs on 28.10.25

7. Train No. 12836 – SMVT Bengaluru–Hatia Express:
Scheduled at 08:50 hrs, now departing at 20:50 hrs on 28.10.25

8. Train No. 12503 – SMVT Bengaluru–Agartala Express:
Scheduled at 10:15 hrs, now departing at 22:15 hrs on 28.10.25

9. Train No. 12246 – SMVT Bengaluru–Howrah Express:
Scheduled at 11:15 hrs, now departing at 23:15 hrs on 28.10.25

10. Train No. 12864 – SMVT Bengaluru–Howrah Express:
Scheduled at 10:35 hrs, now departing at 22:35 hrs on 28.10.25

The following trains stand cancelled:
1. Train No. 17248 – Dharmavaram – Narasapur Express (Journey Commencing on 29.10.2025)
2. Train No. 17256 – Lingampalli – Narasapur Express (JCO 29.10.2025)
3. Train No. 12776 – Lingampalli – Kakinada Town Express (JCO 29.10.2025)
4. Train No. 17215 – Machilipatnam – Hindupur Express (JCO 28.10.2025)
5. Train No. 17216 – Hindupur – Machilipatnam Express (JCO 29.10.2025)

Railways have urged passengers to check the latest updates on NTES/IRCTC websites before starting their journey.