Archive · 9 Oct 2026
Railways Cancel 38 Delhi-Bound Trains Ahead of CJP Protest
Railways cancelled some trains that were supposed to arrive at two Delhi stations on October 10.
Northern Railway said 38 of the 165 trains due during the 4 a.m.
to 2 p.m.
period were affected.
The cancelled trains were Mail and Express services scheduled to leave their starting stations after 2 p.m.
on October 9.
They were cancelled before leaving their starting stations.
Railways said it was worried about heavy road traffic near the stations.
The cancellations came before a protest announced by the Cockroach Janta Party, but officials did not confirm that the protest directly caused them.
Other Delhi stations were expected to run normally.
Police did not permit the planned gathering at Jantar Mantar and warned that unauthorised gatherings could bring legal action.
Some reports described broader train or Metro closures, but Northern Railway clarified that 38 trains were affected.
Northern Railway said 38 of 165 trains due at New Delhi or Hazrat Nizamuddin between 4 a.m. and 2 p.m. on October 10 were cancelled.
The affected Mail and Express trains were due to depart their originating stations after 2 p.m. on October 9 and were cancelled at source.
Railways cited intelligence inputs and traffic advisories warning of possible severe road congestion, but officials did not confirm a direct protest link.
Northern Railway said other Delhi stations, including Anand Vihar Terminal, Sarai Rohilla, Old Delhi and Delhi Cantonment, would operate normally.
Delhi Police denied permission for the CJP demonstration at Jantar Mantar, citing short notice, alleged past non-compliance, and public-safety, law-and-order and traffic concerns.
- Who
- Northern Railway and Indian Railways; passengers on affected trains; the Cockroach Janta Party; Delhi Police.
- What
- Thirty-eight of 165 trains scheduled to arrive at New Delhi or Hazrat Nizamuddin during the stated window were cancelled at their originating stations; police denied permission for the proposed CJP protest.
- When
- October 10, 2026, from 4 a.m. to 2 p.m.; affected trains were due to depart their origins after 2 p.m. on October 9.
- Where
- New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin railway stations; the proposed demonstration was at Jantar Mantar in Delhi.
- Why
- Railways cited intelligence inputs and traffic advisories indicating possible severe road congestion around the two stations.
Official clarifications and stated reasons
Broader reports and protest-related claims
Scale of train disruption
Official clarifications and stated reasons
Northern Railway said 38 of 165 trains were cancelled and that operations at other Delhi stations would remain normal.
Broader reports and protest-related claims
Some reports described all services to and from New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin as cancelled; this broader claim conflicts with Northern Railway’s clarification.
Connection between protest and cancellations
Official clarifications and stated reasons
Railways cited anticipated congestion and described the action as precautionary; officials did not confirm a direct link to the protest.
Broader reports and protest-related claims
Reports connected the timing of the cancellations with the CJP protest, and the railway order referred to congestion associated with a planned demonstration.
Metro restrictions
Official clarifications and stated reasons
Reports said Delhi Police asked the Metro operator to consider restrictions at identified stations.
Broader reports and protest-related claims
Other reports said 57 Metro stations would be shut, but the provided reports do not consistently establish that those closures were implemented.
- Trains cancelled
- 38 of 165 trains scheduled to arrive at New Delhi or Hazrat Nizamuddin between 4 a.m. and 2 p.m. on October 10
- Affected services
- Mail and Express trains due to depart their originating stations after 2 p.m. on October 9 and arrive during the October 10 window
- Cancellation point
- Affected trains were cancelled at their originating stations
- Reason cited
- Anticipated severe road congestion around New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin, based on intelligence inputs and traffic advisories
- Other Delhi stations
- Northern Railway said Anand Vihar Terminal, Sarai Rohilla, Old Delhi and Delhi Cantonment would operate normally
- Proposed protest
- The Cockroach Janta Party planned a Jantar Mantar demonstration concerning Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar
- Police decision
- Delhi Police denied permission, citing short notice, alleged non-compliance at an earlier protest, and safety, law-and-order and traffic concerns
- Conflicting reports
- Some reports described all train services or 57 Metro stations as closed; Northern Railway clarified that 38 trains were affected, while Metro closure reports did not establish that closures occurred
Sources
38 Trains To New Delhi, Nizamuddin Cancelled On Oct 10
CJP Protest: Train Services at New Delhi Railway Station, Hazrat Nizamuddin Shut
Railways Cancels Trains Ahead of October 10 CJP Protest, Delhi Police on Alert at Borders
IRCTC Train Cancellation List October 10: Check New Delhi, Nizamuddin Stations Cancelled train numbers, names here
Delhi train cancellations: Mail, Express trains arriving at New Delhi, Hazrat Nizamuddin cancelled till 2 pm on October 10
Indian Railways Cancels Delhi-Bound, Hazrat Nizamuddin Trains On October 10 Ahead Of CJP Protest Amid Congestion Concerns
Delhi braces for CJP protest: Railways cancel trains to New Delhi, Nizamuddin for 10 hours
38 New Delhi, Nizamuddin-bound trains cancelled on Oct 10, operations normal at other stations: Rlys
Delhi Protest Impact? Railways Cancels Trains To New Delhi, Nizamuddin On October 10
Delhi CJP Protest: Trains to New Delhi, Nizamuddin cancelled tomorrow between 4 am – 2 pm
Detentions, House Arrests, Picked off Trains: Crackdown Ahead of Delhi Protests
CJP Protest: Railways cancel all Mail/Express trains reaching New Delhi, Hazrat Nizamuddin on October 10
