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Last Updated:October 09, 2026, 13:26 IST

Railways have cancelled several trains amid a planned CJP protest in Delhi on October 10. Check the affected Rajdhani and Rajasthan-bound services

Indian Railways has cancelled several trains on October 9 and 10 amid anticipated traffic congestion in Delhi due to a planned CJP protest.

Indian Railways has cancelled several train services scheduled to reach New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin railway stations during a 10-hour window on Saturday, October 10, amid the anticipated traffic disruption surrounding a planned protest in the national capital.

According to a report by The Indian Express, a senior railway official confirmed that the cancellations would affect services during the period from 4 am to 2 pm on October 10. The decision follows concerns about severe road congestion around the two stations during a planned protest by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and other Opposition groups.

However, the cancellation order specifically covers Mail and Express trains departing from their originating stations after 2 pm on Friday, October 9, and scheduled to arrive at either New Delhi Railway Station (NDLS) or Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station between 4 am and 2 pm on Saturday. These trains are to be cancelled at their source stations.

The Ministry of Railways cited intelligence inputs and a traffic advisory warning of severe congestion around both railway stations. The precautionary measure aims to reduce passenger inconvenience and prevent travellers from being stranded because of road disruptions. The railway official also told that around 5,000 passengers had missed their trains on Thursday, October 8, amid the disruption.

Howrah, Sealdah Rajdhani Express Trains Cancelled

Eastern Railway has cancelled two Rajdhani Express services scheduled to depart from West Bengal on Friday, October 9, in view of the anticipated traffic congestion in Delhi.

The affected services are:

• Train No. 12301: Howrah-New Delhi Rajdhani Express
• Train No. 12313: Sealdah-New Delhi Rajdhani Express

Both trains were scheduled to begin their journeys on October 9 and arrive in New Delhi on October 10. Their cancellation is expected to affect passengers travelling from West Bengal to the national capital.

Rajasthan-Bound Trains Cancelled On October 9, 10

Several services connecting Rajasthan and the Delhi region have also been cancelled. The affected trains include services operating between Sirsa, Udaipur City, Shri Ganganagar, Bhiwani and Tilak Bridge, according to the cancellation details provided.

The train numbers, routes and departure dates are listed below.

Train Cancellation List For October 10

Passengers should check the latest status of their specific service before travelling, as cancellations may apply from the originating station rather than only to the Delhi portion of the route.

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Which train services are cancelled due to the Delhi protest on October 10, 2026?

Indian Railways cancelled several Mail and Express trains scheduled to arrive at New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin railway stations between 4 am and 2 pm on Saturday, October 10, 2026, due to anticipated traffic disruptions. This includes specific Rajdhani services from West Bengal such as the Howrah-New Delhi Rajdhani Express (Train No. 12301) and Sealdah-New Delhi Rajdhani Express (Train No. 12313), as well as various Rajasthan-bound connections.

Why are train services being cancelled for New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin stations?

The Ministry of Railways ordered the cancellations based on intelligence inputs and traffic advisories warning of severe road congestion around New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin railway stations. The precautionary measures aim to reduce passenger inconvenience, prevent travellers from being stranded due to anticipated road disruptions surrounding a planned protest by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP).

What is the reason behind the CJP protest scheduled for October 10, 2026?

The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protest at Jantar Mantar on October 10, 2026, is organized against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over allegations of voter-list tampering during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and bypassing colleagues to alter Form 6.

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