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Delhi Protest: Northern Railway Cancels & Reschedules Trains

The Northern Railway has announced the cancellation and rescheduling of several major trains due to a planned protest, demonstration, and traffic advisory in Central Delhi on October 10, 2026. The restrictions will remain in place between 04:00 hrs and 14:00 hrs. Passengers traveling to or from New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin are advised to verify their train status before embarking on their journey.

Affected Trains, Diversions, and Dynamic Status

Here is the detailed list of trains cancelled and rescheduled by the railways due to the public demonstration:

Train No. & NameFromToJCO (Date)Impact Status
20155 Dr. Ambedkar Nagar - NDLSDr. Ambedkar NagarNew Delhi09-10-2026Cancelled 
09309 Indore - Hazrat Nizamuddin SpecialIndore JnHazrat Nizamuddin09-10-2026Cancelled 
12415 Indore - New Delhi Intercity ExpressIndore JnNew Delhi09-10-2026Cancelled 
12247 Bandra Terminus - Hazrat Nizamuddin Yuva ExpressBandra TerminusHazrat Nizamuddin09-10-2026Cancelled 
12957 Sabarmati - New Delhi Swarna Jayanti RajdhaniSabarmati BGNew Delhi09-10-2026Cancelled 
12229 Lucknow MailLucknow CharbaghNew Delhi09-10-2026Cancelled 
12429 Lucknow - New Delhi AC Superfast ExpressLucknow CharbaghNew Delhi09-10-2026Cancelled 
12951 Mumbai Central - New Delhi Rajdhani ExpressMumbai CentralNew Delhi09-10-2026Rescheduled by 05:00 hrs 
12953 August Kranti Tejas Rajdhani ExpressMumbai CentralHazrat Nizamuddin09-10-2026Rescheduled by 05:00 hrs 

Route Halts, Timings, or Alternate Arrangements

  • Protest & Demonstration Impact: The planned public gathering in Central Delhi on 10th October 2026 has necessitated strict security measures, directly affecting train movements between 04:00 hrs and 14:00 hrs.
  • Rescheduled Services: Passengers must note that premium trains like 12951 (Mumbai Central - New Delhi Rajdhani) and 12953 (August Kranti Tejas Rajdhani) departing on 09-10-2026 will be delayed/rescheduled by 05:00 hrs.
  • Refunds and Inquiries: In case of fully cancelled trains, passengers can claim full refunds from counter bookings or online via IRCTC. Please verify live running status using the official NTES helpline or website before heading to stations.
  • Alternative Routes: Commuters traveling locally in the Delhi National Capital Region (NCR) are advised to utilize the Delhi Metro network, as road traffic around New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin stations is expected to face heavy diversions.
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