Delhi Trains Cancelled Oct 10: Full List Amid Jantar Mantar Protest
Railways has cancelled trains due to arrive at New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin between 4 am and 2 pm on October 10, citing traffic fears. Full list and passenger tips.
Key Highlights
- Cancelled: All Mail/Express trains starting after 2 pm on October 9 and due at New Delhi or Hazrat Nizamuddin between 4 am and 2 pm on October 10.
- Rajdhanis hit: Howrah and Sealdah Rajdhanis to New Delhi cancelled on Friday.
- Rescheduled: Two Mumbai Central trains delayed by five hours.
- The reason: Expected heavy traffic around the stations due to a proposed protest at Jantar Mantar.
- Prohibitory orders: Delhi Police say Section 163 of BNSS is in force in the New Delhi area.
Indian Railways has cancelled and rescheduled several trains due to arrive at New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin stations on Saturday, October 10, fearing severe traffic congestion around the stations during a proposed protest by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP).
“All Mail/Express trains starting from source after 14:00 hrs on 9th Oct which were scheduled to arrive New Delhi / Hazrat Nizamuddin between 04:00-14:00 hrs on 10th Oct are cancelled at source,” the Railway Ministry said, calling it a step to minimise inconvenience to passengers.
Cancelled Trains
| Train No. | Route | Scheduled departure (Oct 9) | Was due to arrive (Oct 10) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12301 | Howrah–New Delhi Rajdhani | Friday | – |
| 12313 | Sealdah–New Delhi Rajdhani | Friday | – |
| 20155 | Dr Ambedkar Nagar–New Delhi | 3:30 pm | 4:25 am |
| 09309 | Indore–Hazrat Nizamuddin | 5:00 pm | 5:00 am |
| 12415 | Indore–New Delhi | 5:10 pm | 6:20 am |
| 12247 | Bandra Terminus–Hazrat Nizamuddin | 5:30 pm | 10:15 am |
| 12957 | Sabarmati–New Delhi | 7:20 pm | 7:30 am |
Rescheduled Trains (by five hours)
| Train No. | Route | Original timing | Likely arrival* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12951 | Mumbai Central–New Delhi Tejas Rajdhani | Dep. 5:00 pm, arr. 8:32 am | ~1:32 pm |
| 12953 | Mumbai Central–Hazrat Nizamuddin | Dep. 5:10 pm, arr. 9:43 am | ~2:43 pm |
*Estimated by adding five hours; actual arrival may vary.