Cyclone Montha: Over 50 trains cancelled on East Coast & South Central Railways; full list inside

Trains cancelled due to Cyclone Montha: The powerful Cyclone Montha barrels toward the east coast of India and authorities in the region are taking no chances. The East Coast Railway (ECoR) and South Central Railway (SCR) have announced the cancellation of over 50 trains.

The cyclone is going to make landfall on Tuesday evening bringing heavy rains, gusty winds and potential flooding across coastal Andhra Pradesh.

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Passengers planning travel on ECoR and SCR routes can check train statuses before starting their journey. ECoR tweeted, “In view of Cyclone Montha, several train services have been cancelled for safety reasons. Passengers are requested to check train status before starting their journey. Stay safe and follow official updates.”

In view of Cyclone “Montha”, several train services have been cancelled for safety reasons.
Passengers are requested to check train status before starting their journey.
Stay safe and follow official updates from East Coast Railway.#ECoRUpdate #IndianRailways #StaySafe… pic.x.com/8egHxNKxlM

— East Coast Railway (@EastCoastRail) October 27, 2025

Meanwhile, South Central Railway has also canceled 67 trains on Tuesday and Wednesday (October 28–29, 2025) and announced a diversion for Train No. 18189, the Tatanagar–Ernakulam Express, which will now run via Titlagarh, Lakholi, Raipur, Nagpur, and Balharshah.

Bulletin 1,2,3,4 – Cancellation/Diversion of Trains due to #CycloneMontha @RailMinIndia @drmvijayawad @drmgnt @drmsecunderabad @drmhyb @drmgtl @DRMWaltairECoR @EastCoastRail pic.x.com/3YKVDtC3Lp

— South Central Railway (@SCRailwayIndia) October 27, 2025

Below is the full list of cancelled trains for both ECoR and SCR, so travelers can plan ahead.

East Coast Railway (ECoR) train cancellations

South Central Railway (SCR) train cancellations

What passengers should do

Passengers should check official railway websites or apps for real-time train status. Avoid non-essential travel on affected routes until the cyclone is over. Keep following all the updates from local weather and disaster management groups. And most important of all, keep emergency contact details handy.