Archive · 10 Oct 2026
Mumbai-Delhi Trains Rescheduled, Cancelled Ahead of October 10 Protest
Several trains from Mumbai to Delhi were changed or cancelled for October 10.
Two Rajdhani trains were delayed by five hours, and five express trains will not run.
Railway officials said they expect heavy road traffic near two Delhi stations.
The changes were made before a protest planned at Jantar Mantar.
Some passengers found out about the changes after reaching Mumbai stations.
Officials advised passengers to check the latest train information.
People with cancelled counter-purchased tickets were told to visit a reservation counter about refunds.
Western Railway rescheduled two Mumbai Central Rajdhani services by five hours and cancelled five express services for October 10.
The affected Rajdhani trains are services 12951 to New Delhi and 12953 to Hazrat Nizamuddin.
Cancellations include Bandra Terminus–Hazrat Nizamuddin service 12247 and four other express trains.
The Railway Board cited anticipated severe road traffic congestion around New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin stations.
Some passengers learned of changes at Mumbai stations; railway officials advised checking updates, and counter-ticket holders were directed to PRS counters for refunds.
- Who
- Western Railway, the Railway Board, and passengers on the affected trains.
- What
- Two Rajdhani trains were rescheduled by five hours and five express trains were cancelled.
- When
- The changes apply to October 10, 2026; they were announced on October 9.
- Where
- Affected services connect Mumbai with New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin; passengers were affected at Mumbai stations including CSMT and Bandra Terminus.
- Why
- Railway authorities cited anticipated severe road traffic congestion around New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin stations ahead of a planned protest.
Railway rationale
Passenger concerns
Reason for train changes
Railway rationale
Railway authorities said the changes were made after the Railway Board flagged anticipated severe road traffic congestion near the Delhi stations.
Passenger concerns
One passenger called cancellation on account of a protest absurd; affected travellers faced disruption and had to seek alternative arrangements.
- Announcement date
- October 9, 2026
- Affected date
- October 10, 2026
- Rescheduled trains
- Mumbai Central–New Delhi Rajdhani Express (12951) and Mumbai Central–Hazrat Nizamuddin August Kranti Rajdhani Express (12953)
- Rescheduling
- Both Rajdhani services delayed by five hours
- Cancelled services
- Five express trains: 12247, 20155, 09309, 12415, and 12957
- Railway's stated reason
- Anticipated severe road traffic congestion around New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin railway stations
- Protest
- The Cockroach Janata Party planned a protest at Jantar Mantar on October 10 against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar
- Passenger guidance
- Check updated schedules; holders of cancelled counter-purchased tickets were asked to visit a PRS counter with the original ticket for refunds
