Indian Railways has issued an order cancelling a series of Mail and Express trains arriving at New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin railway stations between 4 am and 2 pm on Saturday, October 10, 2026. The move follows concerns regarding anticipated severe road traffic congestion in the national capital. According to official directives, trains departing from their origin points after 2 pm on Friday, October 9, that are scheduled to arrive during the designated window on Saturday will be cancelled at their source.
While railway officials have cited traffic congestion as the primary reason for the schedule adjustments, the cancellations coincide with reports of planned protests in the city. Affected services include prominent long-distance routes such as the Howrah-New Delhi Rajdhani Express and the Sealdah-New Delhi Rajdhani Express, both of which were cancelled for their October 9 departures. Other notable trains impacted include the Magadh Express, Sampoorna Kranti Express, Shatabdi Express, and Lucknow Mail.
The disruption is not limited to major express services; trains operating through Tilak Bridge are also affected. Railway authorities have clarified that not all services to the capital are suspended, and passengers are advised to verify the status of their specific train rather than assuming a blanket cancellation. Some operational disruptions have also been attributed to the non-availability of rakes.
Passengers are urged to confirm their journey status before heading to the station. Official channels for checking real-time updates include the National Train Enquiry System (NTES) website and mobile application, the RailOne app, the IRCTC website, and the railway helpline number 139. Travelers are encouraged to use these platforms to check for the most current information regarding train cancellations and potential refund eligibility.
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