Several trains rescheduled due to Cyclone ‘Montha’

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:

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.