Archive · 10 Oct 2026
Railways Cancel Over 250 Trains Ahead of CJP Protest
Railway officials cancelled many trains connected to two major stations in Delhi before a protest planned for October 10.
The changes affected some trains leaving their starting points on October 9 and trains due at the stations on October 10.
Trains leaving the Delhi stations and some local trains were also affected.
The number reported changed during the day, from 38 to more than 250, and another report listed 64 trains.
The articles do not explain how those figures fit together.
Railways said it expected heavy road traffic near the stations.
Railway experts and passenger groups said the sudden cancellations would make travel difficult and confusing.
Officials asked passengers to check train updates, and Western Railway said refunds would be given for its cancelled services.
Railway cancellations affected trains serving New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin ahead of a planned CJP protest on October 10.
The stated scope included trains leaving originating stations after 2 p.m. on October 9 and arrivals at the two stations from 4 a.m. to 2 p.m. on October 10.
Northern Railway’s reported totals changed from 38 to 45 Mail and Express trains and later to more than 250 cancellations, including local services.
Reports also cited a separate list of 64 cancelled trains; the articles do not reconcile the different figures.
Railway officials cited expected severe road congestion and advised passengers to check train status; critics said the cancellations were abrupt and harmful to passengers.
- Who
- The Railway Board and railway zones, including Northern, Central and Western Railways; affected passengers; and the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP).
- What
- Railways cancelled or rescheduled services, with Northern Railway reporting more than 250 cancellations in a later update.
- When
- Announcements were made on October 9, 2026, for services affected on October 9 and October 10.
- Where
- Services involved New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin stations, as well as routes from Mumbai and other locations; the planned protest was at Jantar Mantar in Delhi.
- Why
- Railways cited anticipated severe road congestion near the Delhi stations. CJP planned a protest seeking Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's removal.
Critics and passenger groups
Railway authorities
Reason for the cancellations
Critics and passenger groups
Some railway experts and passenger representatives said the scale was unprecedented and alleged that the cancellations could prevent protesters from reaching Delhi.
Railway authorities
Railways cited anticipated severe road congestion around New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin stations.
Effect on passengers
Critics and passenger groups
Critics said sudden cancellations would cause hardship, disrupt urgent journeys and create uncertainty; some suggested terminating trains at nearby stations or arranging alternatives.
Railway authorities
Officials advised passengers to check train status, and Western Railway said refunds would be issued for its cancelled services.
Extent of cancellations
Critics and passenger groups
Changing reported figures—including 38, 45, a separate list of 64 and a later total above 250—left passengers facing uncertainty.
Railway authorities
Northern Railway issued multiple bulletins and said the number could increase as assessments continued; the reports do not reconcile the totals.
- Initial Northern Railway figure
- 38 cancelled Mail and Express trains.
- Later Mail and Express figures
- The figure was revised to 45; a communication also cited 40 incoming and 35 outgoing trains.
- Later reported total
- More than 250 cancellations, including incoming, outgoing and local passenger trains.
- Separate list
- One late-evening report said Northern Railway released a list of 64 cancelled trains.
- Affected time window
- Some services departing their originating stations after 2 p.m. on October 9, and trains due at New Delhi or Hazrat Nizamuddin from 4 a.m. to 2 p.m. on October 10.
- Railways' stated reason
- Anticipated severe road traffic congestion around New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin stations.
- Mumbai services
- Central Railway cancelled the CSMT–Hazrat Nizamuddin Rajdhani; Western Railway rescheduled two Rajdhani services by five hours and cancelled other services.
- Passenger advice and refunds
- Passengers were advised to check train status; Western Railway said passengers on its cancelled trains would receive refunds.
Sources
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