Archive · 12 Sep 2026
BRICS Summit Delays Six Mumbai-Linked Trains Amid Delhi Security Measures
The BRICS Summit is happening in Delhi.
Because of extra security and traffic controls, some trains connected to Mumbai and Maharashtra may run late.
Six such trains are affected from September 11 to 13.
The Mumbai Central–New Delhi Tejas Rajdhani has the biggest timetable changes.
Other trains may be held for about 20 to 40 minutes near Delhi.
The affected trains have not been cancelled or sent along different routes.
About 120 trains in the Delhi Division may be affected overall.
Passengers should check their train status before going to the station.
Six trains connected to Mumbai and Maharashtra are affected between September 11 and 13 because of BRICS Summit-related measures in Delhi.
The Mumbai Central–New Delhi Tejas Rajdhani Express faces departure-time changes in both directions.
The Bandra Terminus–New Delhi Paschim Express and two Mumbai CSMT- or Pune-linked services face delays of about 20 to 40 minutes in the Delhi-NCR section.
None of the affected Mumbai- or Maharashtra-linked trains has been cancelled or diverted.
Indian Railways expects about 120 trains across the Delhi Division to be affected by various operational changes during the three-day period.
- Who
- Passengers using six Mumbai- and Maharashtra-linked trains, along with Indian Railways.
- What
- Train schedules are being changed or regulated, with delays affecting services connected to Mumbai, Mumbai CSMT and Pune.
- When
- September 11 to 13.
- Where
- The operational restrictions are concentrated in Delhi and the Delhi-NCR section, affecting trains linked to Mumbai and Maharashtra.
- Why
- Heightened security, traffic restrictions and operational requirements related to the BRICS Summit.
- Affected services
- Six trains connected to Mumbai and Maharashtra
- Mainly affected train
- Mumbai Central–New Delhi Tejas Rajdhani Express
- Other affected services
- Bandra Terminus–New Delhi Paschim Express and two Mumbai CSMT- or Pune-linked services
- Typical minor delay
- About 20 to 40 minutes in the Delhi-NCR section
- Cancellations or diversions
- None reported for the affected Mumbai- or Maharashtra-linked trains
- Wider impact
- About 120 trains in the Delhi Division are expected to be affected
- Passenger advice
- Check the latest train status and departure time before leaving for the station