BRICS Summit Delhi: 26 Trains Cancelled, Over 25 Diverted | Check List | India News

Last Updated:September 10, 2026, 20:17 IST

The operational changes include cancellations, diversions, short-originations, short-terminations and regulated running of trains.

Passengers travelling to or from Delhi between September 11 and 13 should check the latest status of their train before leaving for the station.(Representative Image)

BRICS Summit Delhi: As many as 26 trains have been cancelled and more than a dozen diverted in Delhi in view of the BRICS Leaders’ Summit being held in the national capital from September 11 to 13. Dozens of other trains will also face operational restrictions, including delays of up to 40 minutes.

Most of the cancelled services are EMU trains connecting Delhi with suburban areas such as Ghaziabad, Palwal and Shakurbasti. Several long-distance trains, including Rajdhani and other express services, have been diverted through alternative routes to avoid key sections in the Delhi railway network.

The Northern Railway has released a comprehensive train-handling plan for the Delhi Division to manage security arrangements and ensure the smooth movement of VVIPs and foreign delegations during the summit.

The operational changes include cancellations, diversions, short-originations, short-terminations and regulated running of trains. The restrictions will remain in effect during the summit period, with the impact varying by train and route.

Several EMU and MEMU services connecting Ghaziabad, Palwal, Shakurbasti and New Delhi have been cancelled. Long-distance trains, including Rajdhani services to Ranchi, Dibrugarh, Sealdah, Howrah and Bhubaneswar, have been diverted via alternate routes. Some trains will start or end at stations such as Ghaziabad, Sahibabad, Delhi Shahdara and Shakurbasti. Several express, superfast and Vande Bharat trains will also face 10–40 minute regulations across NCR, Palwal and Dudia sections. The Banaras-New Delhi Vande Bharat will face a 35-minute regulation over NCR.

Cancelled Trains

Diverted Trains

Regulated Trains

What Should Passengers Do?

Passengers travelling to or from Delhi between September 11 and 13 should check the latest status of their train before leaving for the station.

Those travelling on affected EMU, MEMU or long-distance services should also check whether their train has been cancelled, diverted, short-terminated, short-originated or regulated.

With several changes being implemented across the Delhi Division, passengers are advised to allow extra time for their journeys and plan their travel accordingly.

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Which trains are cancelled in Delhi due to the BRICS Summit?

A total of 26 trains have been cancelled in Delhi due to the BRICS Summit. Most of these cancelled services are EMU and MEMU trains connecting Delhi with suburban areas such as Ghaziabad, Palwal, and Shakurbasti. This includes specific services like the Palwal – Shakurbasti EMU, Ghaziabad – New Delhi EMU, and the New Delhi – Palwal Ladies EMU.

How are long-distance trains like the Rajdhani Express affected by the Delhi BRICS Summit?

Several long-distance trains, including Rajdhani services to Ranchi, Dibrugarh, Sealdah, Howrah, and Bhubaneswar, are being diverted through alternative routes like Delhi Jn. and Sahibabad to avoid key sections of the Delhi railway network. Additionally, some express and superfast trains will face operational delays and regulations of 10 to 40 minutes.

Will Connaught Place and the Delhi Metro Museum remain open during the BRICS Summit?

The Connaught Place market will remain open during regular hours from September 11 to 13, though shoppers are advised to follow traffic advisories to reach it. However, the Delhi Metro Museum at the Supreme Court Metro Station will be closed from September 11 to 13, reopening on September 15 after its weekly holiday.

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