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Delhi Protest Closes Two Namo Bharat Stations, Disrupts Travel
Two Namo Bharat stations in Delhi will temporarily close during a planned protest.
The stations are Sarai Kale Khan and New Ashok Nagar.
They will be closed from 9 pm on October 9 until 10 pm on October 10, 2026.
Trains between Anand Vihar and Modipuram are still scheduled to run normally.
The protest is taking place at Jantar Mantar and is against a revision of electoral rolls.
Protest-related restrictions also affect Delhi Metro stations, railway services, and road traffic.
One report said 45 Metro stations had entry and exit restrictions, and 254 trains were cancelled during part of October 10.
Passengers were advised to plan ahead and make other arrangements if they need to reach the closed stations.
Sarai Kale Khan and New Ashok Nagar stations will close from 9 pm October 9 until 10 pm October 10, 2026.
NCRTC said Namo Bharat services between Anand Vihar and Modipuram will continue on schedule.
The closures are linked to the Cockroach Janta Party protest at Jantar Mantar against electoral-roll revisions.
Delhi Metro restricted entry and exit at 45 stations, with restrictions continuing on October 10 until further notice.
A separate report said 254 trains were cancelled between 4 am and 2 pm, while traffic diversions were planned at 30 locations.
- Who
- The National Capital Region Transport Corporation announced the station closures; the Cockroach Janta Party is holding the protest.
- What
- Two Namo Bharat stations will close temporarily amid travel restrictions and disruptions linked to the protest.
- Where
- Sarai Kale Khan and New Ashok Nagar in Delhi; the protest is at Jantar Mantar.
- When
- The stations are scheduled to close from 9 pm on October 9 until 10 pm on October 10, 2026.
- Why
- The closures are linked to security measures for the protest, which is against the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
Key facts
- Stations closed
- Sarai Kale Khan and New Ashok Nagar
- Closure period
- 9 pm October 9 to 10 pm October 10, 2026
- Corridor
- 82-kilometre Delhi-Meerut Namo Bharat corridor
- Namo Bharat services
- Services between Anand Vihar and Modipuram are scheduled to continue as usual
- Metro restrictions
- Entry and exit restricted at 45 Delhi Metro stations; restrictions were to continue on October 10 until further notice
- Train cancellations
- 254 services reported cancelled between 4 am and 2 pm on October 10
- Road diversions
- Traffic diversions were announced at 30 locations from 6 am on October 10
- Protest issue
- Opposition to the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls; groups also demanded Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation
Quotes
National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC)
The corporation operating the Namo Bharat corridor.
“This is to advise that Sarai Kale Khan and New Ashok Nagar Namo Bharat stations, in Delhi, will remain closed from 9:00 pm tonight, i.e. 09th October 2026 till 10:00 pm on 10th October 2026”
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“During this period, Namo Bharat train services between Anand Vihar (Delhi) and Modipuram (UP) stations will continue to operate unhindered as per schedule.”
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Sources
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