Bhubaneswar: Train services between Maligura and Chhatariput stations under the Rayagada Division of East Coast Railway (ECoR) have been affected by a landslide, prompting the cancellation of four trains and changes to the operations of six others.
The disruption has led to the short termination or short origination of several express and passenger trains, affecting rail connectivity between Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. The changes will remain in force on different dates between October 14 and 22, 2026.
Four trains cancelled
The following train services have been cancelled:
- 18516 Kirandul–Visakhapatnam Express: Cancelled up to October 20.
- 18515 Visakhapatnam–Kirandul Express: Cancelled up to October 20.
- 18107 Rourkela–Jagdalpur Express: Cancelled up to October 20.
- 18108 Jagdalpur–Rourkela Express: Cancelled from October 14 to 21.
Six trains to operate on shortened routes
The Railways has also announced changes to six train services, with some terminating at Koraput instead of their scheduled destinations and others originating from Koraput instead of Jagdalpur or Kirandul.
- 18005 Howrah–Jagdalpur Express: Will be short-terminated at Koraput up to October 20.
- 18006 Jagdalpur–Howrah Express: Will originate from Koraput instead of Jagdalpur from October 15 to 22.
- 18447 Bhubaneswar–Jagdalpur Hirakhand Express: Will be short-terminated at Koraput up to October 20.
- 18448 Jagdalpur–Bhubaneswar Hirakhand Express: Will originate from Koraput instead of Jagdalpur from October 14 to 21.
- 58501 Visakhapatnam–Kirandul Passenger: Will be short-terminated at Koraput up to October 20.
- 58502 Kirandul–Visakhapatnam Passenger: Will originate from Koraput instead of Kirandul up to October 20.
The changes have been introduced in view of the landslide between Maligura and Chhatariput stations. Passengers travelling on the affected routes have been advised to check the latest status of their trains before starting their journey and plan their travel accordingly.
The Railways has urged passengers to take note of the cancellations and route changes to avoid inconvenience during the disruption.
