Indian Railways has cancelled Mail and Express trains that are scheduled to arrive at the New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin railway stations between 4 am and 2 pm on October 10, 2026. The decision comes as traffic congestion is high around the two major railway stations and ahead of a protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar.
According to a railway order issued on October 9, the cancellations apply to trains leaving from their originating stations after 2 pm on Friday and scheduled to reach either of the two Delhi stations during the specified hours on Saturday.
The move will affect those who are going to the capital in the period of restricted service. Travellers should check their train status and plan other arrangements if their services are affected.
Why has Indian Railways cancelled trains to Delhi?
The railway department's Coaching Directorate issued the order in view of anticipated severe traffic congestion in areas surrounding New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin railway stations.
Demonstrations are planned in Delhi for October 10, with protesters demanding action against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The gathering is expected to add security and traffic management problems in the capital and to make the capital more difficult to govern and traffic problems worse.
But railway officials have not said whether the train cancellations are related to the planned demonstrations. The reason is that there could be a severe traffic jam around the two railway stations.
The cancellations follow traffic disruptions in Delhi earlier this week. On October 8, road restrictions and congestion caused road traffic to shut down at New Delhi Railway Station and thousands of passengers could not arrive at their trains on time, media reported.
The new railway order should deal with the disruption expected during the arrival window.
Which Trains Will Be Affected On October 10?
The cancellation order covers Mail and Express trains scheduled to arrive at New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin between 4 am and 2 pm on October 10.
The order covers trains that leave from their originating stations after 2 pm on October 9 and arrive at either station during the period on October 10.
Passengers should know the following details:
Date of disruption: October 10, 2026
Affected stations: New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin.
Arrival window: 4 am to 2 pm.
Train categories: Mail and Express.
Cancellation criteria: Trains leaving their originating stations after 2 pm on October 9 and expected to arrive at either affected station during the window.
The order is not, in itself, a guarantee that every train going to or from Delhi during October 10 will be cancelled. Passengers are advised to check on the status of their train services before they travel.
What should Passengers do before travelling?
Passengers with bookings on October 10 should check the latest updates through official Indian Railways channels or the National Train Enquiry System (NTES). They must check whether their train has been cancelled, rescheduled or otherwise affected before leaving for the station.
Passengers whose trains are still operating should allow extra time to get to the train station. Traffic restrictions in areas in the central Delhi region could cause delays, especially in areas where transport hubs are located.
Passengers who find their trains cancelled should check refund or ticket-cancellation rules and find other travel options if they are to go home. They must rely on official railway announcements for confirmed information about their bookings and any service changes.
With demonstrations planned in the capital, commuters should also follow traffic advisories issued by Delhi Police and plan their journeys accordingly.
The situation can change as authorities decide on the plans for October 10. Passengers are therefore advised to monitor official updates before starting their trips.
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