Delhi trains cancelled: From Rajdhani to Garib Rath, check full list of cancellations amid protest alert on October 10

Indian Railways has cancelled several Mail and Express trains scheduled to arrive at New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin railway stations during the 4 am to 2 pm window on October 10, citing the likelihood of severe road traffic congestion ahead of a planned protest in the capital. The cancellations apply to trains departing from their originating stations after 2 pm on October 9 and scheduled to reach the two stations during the affected period. The decision was taken following intelligence inputs and traffic advisories warning of possible disruptions around the railway stations, ANI reported, citing railway sources. Divisional Railway Managers (DRMs) have also issued updates through their official social media accounts, while additional cancellations have been announced separately by railway divisions. The Delhi–Meerut Namo Bharat (Rapid Rail) service is also likely to be suspended, although further details are awaited.

Why has Indian Railways cancelled trains to Delhi?

The cancellations come ahead of a protest planned in Delhi on October 10. Authorities anticipate heavy traffic around New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin railway stations, raising concerns that passengers could struggle to reach their trains on time.


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According to ANI, sources in the Railway Board said the order was issued to prevent inconvenience to the public amid the expected congestion. Under the arrangement, trains originating after 2 pm on October 9 and scheduled to arrive at either station between 4 am and 2 pm on October 10 will be cancelled at their originating stations.

The move follows reports of travel disruption in the capital. IANS quoted railway sources as saying that around 5,000 passengers missed their trains on Thursday after protests and traffic jams affected movement in and around New Delhi after noon.

“Several passengers could not reach railway stations on time, while IRCTC group bookings were also cancelled,” the news agency quoted the sources as saying.

The sources added that the protest and traffic disruptions had caused significant inconvenience to passengers.

Indian Railways train cancellations: Full list

According to reports, the following trains are among those affected by cancellations and travel disruptions during this period.

Train number	Train name	From	Destination	Date/status
20801	Magadh Express	Islampur	New Delhi	October 9 — Cancelled
12309	Tejas Raj Express	Rajendra Nagar Terminal	New Delhi	October 9 — Cancelled
12393	Sampoorna Kranti Express	Rajendra Nagar Terminal	New Delhi	October 9 — Cancelled
22361	Amrit Bharat Express	Rajendra Nagar Terminal	New Delhi	October 9 — Cancelled
12033	Shatabdi Express	Kanpur Central	New Delhi	October 10 — Status not specified
12417	Prayagraj Express	Prayagraj Junction	New Delhi	October 9 — Status not specified
12275	Humsafar Express	Prayagraj Junction	New Delhi	October 9 — Status not specified
12451	Shramshakti Express	Kanpur Central	New Delhi	October 9 — Status not specified
12447	UP Sampark Kranti Express	Manikpur Junction	Hazrat Nizamuddin	October 9 — Status not specified
14211	Intercity Express	Agra Cantt Junction	New Delhi	October 10 — Status not specified
12559	Banaras Express	Banaras	New Delhi	October 9 — Status not specified
12581	Banaras Express	Banaras	New Delhi	October 9 — Status not specified
15303	Train name not specified	Kasganj	New Delhi	October 10 — Status not specified
82501	Train name not specified	Lucknow Junction	New Delhi	October 10 — Status not specified
22181	Train name not specified	Jabalpur	Hazrat Nizamuddin	October 9 — Status not specified
12189	Train name not specified	Jabalpur	Hazrat Nizamuddin	October 9 — Status not specified
12121	Train name not specified	Jabalpur	Hazrat Nizamuddin	October 9 — Status not specified
15308	Train name not specified	Sirsa	Tilak Bridge	October 10 — Cancelled
12964	Train name not specified	Udaipur City	Hazrat Nizamuddin	October 9 — Cancelled
12963	Train name not specified	Hazrat Nizamuddin	Udaipur City	October 10 — Cancelled for want of rake
14727	Train name not specified	Shri Ganganagar	Tilak Bridge	October 9 — Cancelled
14738	Train name not specified	Tilak Bridge	Bhiwani Junction	October 10 — Cancelled for want of rake
14737	Train name not specified	Bhiwani Junction	Tilak Bridge	October 10 — Cancelled
14728	Train name not specified	Tilak Bridge	Shri Ganganagar	October 10 — Cancelled for want of rake
12056	Dehradun Express	Dehradun	New Delhi	October 10 — Cancelled

Disclaimer: Train cancellation details may change. Passengers are advised to check the latest updates on official Indian Railways channels before travelling.

Sealdah–New Delhi Rajdhani Express cancelled

The Sealdah division of Eastern Railway separately announced the cancellation of the Sealdah–New Delhi Rajdhani Express, train number 12313, scheduled to depart on October 9.

In a post on X on Friday, October 9, the Divisional Railway Manager (DRM), Sealdah, said the decision was linked to anticipated heavy road traffic around New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin stations on October 10.

“Passengers are requested to kindly take note of this change and plan their journey accordingly,” the post said, adding that the railway regretted the inconvenience caused.

Mumbai–Hazrat Nizamuddin Rajdhani Express cancelled

Separately, West Central Railway's Bhopal division announced the cancellation of train number 22221, the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT)–Hazrat Nizamuddin Rajdhani Express, on October 9. The cancellation was attributed to operational reasons.

The Mumbai division of Central Railway also shared an update about the train through the official X handle of DRM Mumbai.

Hazrat Nizamuddin Garib Rath cancellation announced

The Ranchi division also issued a social media update about the cancellation of the Hazrat Nizamuddin Garib Rath train on October 10. The update was shared by the division's official account.

These separate announcements indicate that passengers travelling to or from the Delhi region may face changes beyond the initial list of Mail and Express trains.

What should passengers do before travelling?

Passengers scheduled to travel on October 9 or 10 should check their train's latest running status and cancellation information through official Indian Railways channels before leaving for the station. They should also account for possible road congestion around New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin.

Travellers whose trains have been cancelled should check the applicable refund or alternative-travel arrangements through the railway or booking platform used for their tickets. Since the disruption information includes separate announcements from different divisions, passengers should verify their specific train number rather than assume that every train listed in the broader advisory has been cancelled.