As many as 81 trains have been canceled due to the alert of Fani cyclone. According to weather forecasting department, in the 19 districts including Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, and West Bengal, the cyclone could intensify in the coming days.
Railway has informed that the cash would be refunded if they canceled the booked ticket within three days. The divisional railway managers have been advised to pass the information on canceled trains at all the major railway stations. Railways said it has taken steps to provide assistance to passengers.
Howrah-Chennai Central Koramangala Express, Patna-Ernakulam Express, New Delhi-Bhubaneswar Rajdhani Express, Howrah Hyderabad East Coast Express, and Bhubaneswar-Rameshwaram Express have canceled some of the major trains. Railway especially suggested that railway employees should be alert on 24 hours for passengers. The Railway has also provided a 24-hour helpline number for travelers.