Protest in Delhi Prompts Railways to Cancel Several Rajdhani and Tejas TrainsIndia
10 Oct 2026, 5:30 pm (1 hour ago)· 0

Protest in Delhi Prompts Railways to Cancel Several Rajdhani and Tejas Trains

Anticipating severe traffic gridlock around major railway stations due to an upcoming protest in Delhi, Indian Railways has cancelled multiple premium and express trains.

Rail services heading toward the national capital have been significantly disrupted in view of a scheduled demonstration in Delhi on 10 October. Apprehending severe traffic snarls in the vicinity of New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin railway stations, Indian Railways has initiated precautionary measures by cancelling a substantial number of mail, express, and premium trains right from their originating terminals.

Precautionary Cancellation of Trains

According to the official directive issued by the railway authorities, all mail and express trains that depart from their originating stations after 2:00 PM on 9 October and were scheduled to reach New Delhi or Hazrat Nizamuddin between 4:00 AM and 2:00 PM on 10 October stand cancelled. The administration stated that this step was taken to prevent passengers from getting stranded or experiencing extreme hardships while commuting to and from railway stations amid heavy road blockages.

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Comprehensive List of Cancelled Trains

The list of cancelled services encompasses key Rajdhani Express routes, Tejas Rajdhani, Shatabdi, Garib Rath, and several crucial intercity and EMU trains. The complete breakdown of affected trains includes

  • 20801 Magadh Express: Islampur to New Delhi (Cancelled)
  • 12309 Rajendra Nagar New Delhi Tejas Rajdhani: Rajendra Nagar to New Delhi (Cancelled)
  • 12393 Sampoorna Kranti Superfast Express: Rajendra Nagar to New Delhi (Cancelled)
  • 22361 Amrit Bharat Express: Rajendra Nagar to New Delhi (Cancelled)
  • 22221 CSMT Hazrat Nizamuddin Rajdhani: Mumbai (CSMT) to Hazrat Nizamuddin (Cancelled)
  • 22222 Hazrat Nizamuddin CSMT Rajdhani: Hazrat Nizamuddin to Mumbai (CSMT) (Cancelled)
  • 12951 Mumbai Central New Delhi Rajdhani: Mumbai Central to New Delhi (Cancelled)
  • 12301 Howrah New Delhi Rajdhani: Howrah to New Delhi (Cancelled)
  • 12313 Sealdah New Delhi Rajdhani: Sealdah to New Delhi (Cancelled)
  • 12417 Prayagraj Express: Prayagraj Junction to New Delhi (Cancelled)
  • 12451 Shram Shakti Express: Kanpur Central to New Delhi (Cancelled)
  • 12229 Lucknow New Delhi Mail: Lucknow to New Delhi (Cancelled)
  • 12429 Lucknow New Delhi AC Superfast: Lucknow to New Delhi (Cancelled)
  • 12559 Shiv Ganga Express: Banaras to New Delhi (Cancelled)
  • 12581 Banaras New Delhi Superfast: Banaras to New Delhi (Cancelled)
  • 12877 Ranchi New Delhi Garib Rath Express: Ranchi to New Delhi (Cancelled)
  • 12878 New Delhi Ranchi Garib Rath Express: New Delhi to Ranchi (Cancelled)
  • 12033 Shatabdi Express: Kanpur to New Delhi (Cancelled)
  • 82501 Tejas Express: Lucknow to New Delhi (Cancelled)
  • 12415 Indore New Delhi Intercity Superfast Express: Indore to New Delhi (Cancelled)
  • 09309 Indore Hazrat Nizamuddin SF Special: Indore to Hazrat Nizamuddin (Cancelled)
  • 20155 Dr. Ambedkar Nagar New Delhi Superfast Express: Dr. Ambedkar Nagar to New Delhi (Cancelled)
  • 12964 Mewar Express: Udaipur City to Hazrat Nizamuddin (Cancelled)
  • 12963 Mewar Express: Hazrat Nizamuddin to Udaipur City (Cancelled)
  • 12247 Yuva Express: Bandra Terminus to Hazrat Nizamuddin (Cancelled)
  • 12059 Jan Shatabdi Express: Kota to Hazrat Nizamuddin (Cancelled)
  • 22181 Gondwana Superfast Express: Jabalpur to Hazrat Nizamuddin (Cancelled)
  • 12447 Uttar Pradesh Sampark Kranti Express: Manikpur Junction to Hazrat Nizamuddin (Cancelled)
  • 14211 Agra Cantt New Delhi Intercity Express: Agra Cantt to New Delhi (Cancelled)
  • 12189 Mahakoshal Express: Jabalpur to Hazrat Nizamuddin (Cancelled)
  • 12446 Uttar Sampark Kranti Express: Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra to New Delhi (Cancelled)
  • 15308 Haryana Express: Sirsa to Tilak Bridge (Cancelled)
  • 12155 Shaan-e-Bhopal Superfast Express: Rani Kamlapati (Bhopal) to Hazrat Nizamuddin (Cancelled)
  • 64073 Dholpur New Delhi EMU: Dholpur to New Delhi (Cancelled)
  • 64168 Aligarh Ghaziabad EMU: Aligarh to Ghaziabad (Cancelled)
  • 64167 Ghaziabad Tundla EMU: Ghaziabad to Tundla (Cancelled)

Guidelines for Commuters and Passengers

Passengers holding reservations on these routes are strongly advised to check the real-time status of their trains before embarking on their journey. Status updates can be tracked through official digital platforms such as the RailOne application or the National Train Enquiry System (NTES) mobile app. Commuters can also refer to the official Indian Railways website or helpline channels for real-time information regarding automated ticket refunds and guidelines on alternative travel arrangements.

Questions & Answers

Why has Indian Railways cancelled trains bound for Delhi?
The cancellations are a precautionary step due to expected heavy traffic congestion around New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin stations during a protest in Delhi on 10 October.
Which time window do the train cancellations apply to?
Trains departing originating stations after 2:00 PM on 9 October and scheduled to arrive in Delhi between 4:00 AM and 2:00 PM on 10 October have been cancelled.
Are premium trains like Rajdhani and Tejas also cancelled?
Yes, major services including Rajdhani Express from Mumbai, Howrah, Sealdah, and Rajendra Nagar, as well as the Lucknow Tejas Express, are cancelled.
How can passengers check the real-time status of their train?
Passengers can check live train updates through the RailOne app, the National Train Enquiry System (NTES) mobile app, or the official railway website.
What happens to tickets for the cancelled trains?
Passengers booked on cancelled trains are entitled to receive a full ticket refund as per standard official railway rules.

Comments 2

Arjun Mehta@arjun-mehta·22m ago

I got stuck at New Delhi station for six hours during a similar protest last year. This is going to be really tough for the passengers.

Karan Malhotra@karan-malhotra·48m ago

What will happen to passengers coming from far away now that major trains like Rajdhani and Tejas have been cancelled so suddenly due to the protest, without any prior notice to them?

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