Archive · 10 Oct 2026
Four Jammu Trains Cancelled as Delhi Protest Approaches
Four trains from Jammu and Katra to New Delhi were cancelled for October 9.
One of them was the Rajdhani Express.
Railway officials said they expected serious traffic problems around two Delhi railway stations.
Some passengers said they only found out shortly before their trains were due to leave.
People were left looking for other ways to travel.
Railway staff set up help desks and refund counters and shared updates at stations.
Passengers can also call 139 or use the NTES app to check train information.
The Cockroach Janata Party says the cancellations could stop people from reaching its planned protest on October 10.
Railway officials have cited congestion, not the protest, as the reason.
Four trains from Jammu Tawi and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra to New Delhi were cancelled for October 9, including the Rajdhani Express.
Railway officials cited anticipated severe traffic congestion near New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin stations around October 10.
Passengers at Jammu Tawi and Katra said they were stranded, some learning of cancellations shortly before departure after booking months earlier.
Railways said help desks, additional staff, refund counters, announcements and a dedicated helpline were provided at stations.
The Cockroach Janata Party alleged transport was being restricted to prevent people attending its October 10 protest at Jantar Mantar.
- Who
- Jammu railway division officials, affected passengers and the Cockroach Janata Party.
- What
- Four trains between Jammu division and New Delhi were cancelled.
- When
- The trains were cancelled for Friday, October 9, 2026, ahead of an October 10 protest.
- Where
- The affected stations include Jammu Tawi and Katra, with services running to New Delhi; the cited congestion was near New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin stations.
- Why
- Railway officials cited anticipated severe traffic congestion; the Cockroach Janata Party alleged the cancellations were intended to deter protest attendance.
Railway explanation
Cockroach Janata Party allegation
Reason for the cancellations
Railway explanation
Railway officials attributed the cancellations to anticipated severe traffic congestion around New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin railway stations.
Cockroach Janata Party allegation
The Cockroach Janata Party alleged that the government was restricting transport to prevent people from joining its October 10 protest.
- Cancelled trains
- 12426 Rajdhani Express; 12446, 04082 and 22462 from Katra to New Delhi
- Cancellation date
- October 9, 2026
- Expected congestion date
- October 10
- Protest
- The Cockroach Janata Party planned a march at Jantar Mantar on October 10, demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation and criminal proceedings against him.
- Passenger assistance
- Help desks, additional staff, special refund counters, station announcements and a dedicated helpline were reported.
- Train information
- Passengers were advised to use railway helpline 139 or the National Train Enquiry System (NTES) app.
- Wider cancellations reported
- One report said Northern Railway's decision affected 48 incoming trains bound for stations in the Delhi area; another reported over 250 trains connecting Delhi stations with destinations across the country.
