New Delhi, Oct 2026 : Indian Railways has cancelled and rescheduled several trains arriving at New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin railway stations on October 10 as a precautionary measure amid anticipated severe road traffic congestion around the stations due to the proposed Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protest in the national capital.
Train services scheduled to arrive at the two stations between 4 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday will be affected. The Ministry of Railways said the decision was intended to minimise inconvenience to passengers and prevent travel disruptions caused by the expected congestion.
In a statement, the ministry said all Mail and Express trains departing from their originating stations after 2 p.m. on October 9 and scheduled to arrive at New Delhi or Hazrat Nizamuddin between 4 a.m. and 2 p.m. on October 10 had been cancelled at source.
The Eastern Railway has also cancelled two Rajdhani Express services departing from West Bengal on Friday: the 12301 Howrah–New Delhi Rajdhani Express and the 12313 Sealdah–New Delhi Rajdhani Express.
Additionally, two trains from Mumbai Central to Delhi have been rescheduled by five hours.
Trains Rescheduled
| Train No. and Name | Scheduled Departure | Scheduled Arrival | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12951 MMCT–NDLS Tejas Rajdhani Express | Mumbai Central, Oct 9, 5 p.m. | New Delhi, Oct 10, 8:32 a.m. | Rescheduled by 5 hours |
| 12953 Mumbai Central–Hazrat Nizamuddin Express | Mumbai Central, Oct 9, 5:10 p.m. | Hazrat Nizamuddin, Oct 10, 9:43 a.m. | Rescheduled by 5 hours |
Trains Cancelled
| Train No. and Name | Scheduled Departure | Scheduled Arrival |
|---|---|---|
| 20155 Dr Ambedkar Nagar–New Delhi | Oct 9, 3:30 p.m. | Oct 10, 4:25 a.m. |
| 09309 Indore–Hazrat Nizamuddin | Oct 9, 5 p.m. | Oct 10, 5 a.m. |
| 12415 Indore–New Delhi | Oct 9, 5:10 p.m. | Oct 10, 6:20 a.m. |
| 12247 Bandra Terminus–Hazrat Nizamuddin | Oct 9, 5:30 p.m. | Oct 10, 10:15 a.m. |
| 12957 Sabarmati–New Delhi | Oct 9, 7:20 p.m. | Oct 10, 7:30 a.m. |
The railway authorities have advised passengers to check the status of their trains before leaving for the stations and make alternative travel arrangements wherever necessary. Travellers should also verify the latest updates through official railway channels, as service information may be revised.
Meanwhile, the Delhi Police have warned against unauthorised gatherings ahead of the proposed CJP protest scheduled for October 10. Police said restrictions under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) are in force in the New Delhi area.
Authorities have cautioned that violations of the restrictions could invite legal action. The anticipated traffic disruption and security arrangements have prompted the precautionary railway measures to reduce inconvenience to passengers travelling to and from the capital.
