From The Economic Times · Twesh Mishra · · 40s
Indian Railways Cuts Delhi Trains
Railways cancel Delhi-bound trains ahead of opposition protests.
In brief
Railways cancel Delhi-bound trains ahead of opposition protests. Indian Railways cancels trains to New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin stations due to expected road congestion from opposition protests on October 10. Originally reported by The Economic Times.
Railway Board Cancellation
Railway Board cancels trains to New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin stations due to expected road congestion from opposition protests on October 10.
“Severe road congestion is expected around New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station area on October 10, 2026 between 4:00 hrs to 14:00 hrs due to demonstrations planned by opposition parties in Central Delhi”
Passenger Impact
Nearly 5,000 passengers stranded after trains departed due to road blockades linked to protests.
“Due to rush and road blockades linked to such protests, a train departed leaving nearly 5,000 genuine passengers left behind on platforms unable to reach on time”
Cancellation Details
All mail and express trains starting after 14:00 hrs on October 9 scheduled to arrive New Delhi or Hazrat Nizamuddin between 4:00-14:00 hrs on October 10 are cancelled.
In short
Indian Railways cancels trains to New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin stations due to expected road congestion from opposition protests on October 10.
