Indian Railways cancels all Mail and Express trains to New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin stations on October 10

Indian Railways has ordered the cancellation of all Mail and Express trains scheduled to arrive at New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin railway stations between 4 am and 2 pm on October 10, citing the possibility of severe road traffic congestion around the two stations. The cancellations also apply to trains departing their originating stations after 2 pm on October 9.

In an order issued on October 9, the railways said, "In view of anticipated severe road traffic congestion in the area around New Delhi Railway Station and Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station on 10th October 2026, the following is decided: All Mail/Express Trains starting at source after 14:00 hrs today, i.e. 9th October 2026, which are reaching New Delhi/Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station on 10th October 2026 from 04:00 hrs to 14:00 hrs, be cancelled at source."

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Delhi Police has asked the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) to reduce train frequency and close entry and exit gates at 57 metro stations from 9 pm on October 9 until the situation normalises on October 10, citing proposed protests at Jantar Mantar and other locations and the possibility of unruly crowds moving towards sensitive areas.

The stations include Rajiv Chowk, Central Secretariat, New Delhi, Kashmere Gate, Mandi House, ITO, Patel Chowk and Supreme Court, among others. The advisory also covers stations across multiple metro lines, including Hauz Khas, Lajpat Nagar, Jamia Millia Islamia and Sarai Kale Khan–Nizamuddin. The restrictions will remain in place until the situation normalises, according to the police letter dated October 8.

The CJP has announced a youth-led protest at Jantar Mantar on October 10 over alleged "vote theft".