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Several Mail and Express trains to Delhi have been cancelled for October 10. Here are four official ways to check your train status and refund eligibility
Passengers travelling to Delhi on October 9 or 10 should check their train status before leaving home.
Indian Railways has ordered the cancellation of specified 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, citing anticipated severe road traffic congestion around the stations.
Under the order issued on Friday, October 9, trains departing from their originating stations after 2 pm that are scheduled to arrive at either station during the 10-hour window will be cancelled at source. This means the affected trains will be cancelled at their originating stations, and passengers should check their individual train status rather than assume that all services to and from the two stations have been suspended.
In view of a planned protest in Delhi and the traffic advisory issued for October 10, several services scheduled to depart from their originating stations on October 9 and 10 are reported to be affected. These include trains operating to and from New Delhi, Hazrat Nizamuddin and Tilak Bridge.
The cancellations come amid planned protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. However, railway officials have cited anticipated traffic congestion as the reason for the move and have not confirmed that the protest itself prompted the cancellation order.
Reports have also emerged of student activists being detained while travelling to Delhi for the demonstration. The Times of India reported that 14 women members of the All India Students’ Federation were detained at Itarsi railway station in Madhya Pradesh while travelling from Pune to Delhi. The reported detentions come ahead of the planned protest.
Which Trains Have Been Cancelled?
Two Rajdhani Express services departing from West Bengal on Friday, October 9, are among the confirmed cancellations.
- 12301 – Howrah-New Delhi Rajdhani Express: Cancelled for its October 9 journey.
- 12313 – Sealdah-New Delhi Rajdhani Express: Cancelled for its October 9 journey.
Other trains from Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and several other regions have also been included in reported cancellation lists. The following services have been named in the information available, but passengers should verify individual train numbers through official railway channels before travelling.
List Of Major Cancelled Trains
| Train Number | Train Name / Route |
|---|---|
| 20801 | Magadh Express |
| 12309 | Tejas Rajdhani Express (Rajendra Nagar Terminal-New Delhi) |
| 12393 | Sampoorna Kranti Express |
| 22361 | Amrit Bharat Express |
| 12033 | Shatabdi Express (Kanpur Central-New Delhi) |
| 12417 | Prayagraj Express |
| 12275 | Humsafar Express |
| 12451 | Shram Shakti Express |
| 12447 | UP Sampark Kranti Express |
| 14211 | Intercity Express |
| 12559, 12581 | Banaras-New Delhi trains |
| 15303 | Kasganj-New Delhi train |
| 82501 | Lucknow Junction-New Delhi train |
| 22181, 12189, 12121 | Trains from Jabalpur to Hazrat Nizamuddin |
| 15308 | Sirsa-Tilak Bridge train |
| 12964, 12963 | Udaipur City-Hazrat Nizamuddin and return services |
| 14727 | Shri Ganganagar-Tilak Bridge train |
| 14738, 14737, 14728 | Services between Tilak Bridge, Bhiwani and Shri Ganganagar |
| 12056 | Dehradun-New Delhi train |
According to the information provided, some trains have also been cancelled because of the non-availability of rakes.
The list above includes services reported as cancelled in connection with the disruption. It should not be treated as a definitive, fully verified list until the individual services have been checked against official railway notices.
Are Lucknow And Patna Trains Also Affected?
Some services connecting Uttar Pradesh and Bihar with Delhi have also been reported as affected.
Among the Lucknow services mentioned are:
- 12229 – Lucknow Mail
- LKO–New Delhi AC Express – Passengers should verify the train number and cancellation status through official railway channels.
Services departing from Patna that have been reported as affected include:
- Tejas Rajdhani Express
- Sampoorna Kranti Express
- Amrit Bharat Express
- Magadh Express
These services should be checked individually on the National Train Enquiry System (NTES) or RailOne app. The cancellation status of every train listed above could not be independently confirmed against an official cancellation notice.
How To Check If Your Train Is Cancelled: 4 Official Ways
Passengers travelling to Delhi on October 9 or 10 should check their train status before leaving home. The following official channels can help confirm cancellations and service updates.
1. Check The NTES Website Or App
The National Train Enquiry System (NTES) provides train-running information and updates about cancellations.
- Visit the official NTES website.
- Select Exceptional Trains, then open Cancelled Trains.
- Choose the fully or partially cancelled list, where available, and search for your train number.
- Check both October 9 and October 10, as some trains scheduled to arrive in Delhi on Saturday have been cancelled at their originating stations on Friday.
The same information is available through the NTES mobile app. Menu labels may vary by version.
2. Use The RailOne App
Indian Railways has advised passengers to check the RailOne app or NTES for further information.
Search for your train by name or number and review the journey details before setting out. If the information appears inconsistent, confirm the status through the railway enquiry service.
3. Check Your PNR On IRCTC
Passengers who booked their tickets online should check their PNR status on the IRCTC website or app before travelling.
A PNR check can help confirm the status of the booking, but passengers should also consult NTES or RailOne for the latest information about train cancellations.
4. Call Railway Helpline 139
Passengers can dial 139, the Indian Railways enquiry number, for information about train-running status and reservation-related queries.
This can be useful if online information is unclear or a passenger does not have reliable internet access.
What About Station Display Boards?
Station display boards provide arrival and departure updates, but passengers should not wait until reaching the station to check whether their train is operating.
Roads around New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin are expected to experience severe congestion during the affected period. Checking the train status in advance can help passengers avoid unnecessary journeys to the stations.
What Happens To Your Ticket If The Train Is Cancelled?
The refund process depends on how the ticket was booked.
- E-Tickets: Under IRCTC’s published refund rules, confirmed and RAC e-tickets for fully cancelled trains are eligible for an automatic full fare refund to the account used for booking. Passengers do not need to cancel the ticket online or file a Ticket Deposit Receipt (TDR) in this situation.
- Counter Tickets: Passengers holding paper tickets booked at a railway reservation counter should follow the applicable railway refund procedure. IRCTC’s published rules provide for cancellation of counter-booked i-tickets at a computerised reservation counter within 72 hours after the scheduled departure of a cancelled train. Passengers should check the applicable instructions for their ticket before visiting the counter.
What Passengers Should Keep In Mind
The railway order applies to specified Mail and Express trains scheduled to arrive at New Delhi or Hazrat Nizamuddin between 4 am and 2 pm on October 10, provided they depart from their originating stations after 2 pm on October 9. It does not establish that every train operating to or from the two stations has been cancelled.
Passengers travelling from Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan and other regions should verify their train numbers through NTES or RailOne before leaving home. The reported lists include additional services, but the status of each train should be confirmed through official railway channels.
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Ask News18Indian Railways cancelled specified Mail and Express trains arriving at New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin railway stations between 4 am and 2 pm on Saturday, October 10, 2026, if they departed after 2 pm on October 9. Affected services include the Howrah-New Delhi Rajdhani Express, Sealdah-New Delhi Rajdhani Express, Magadh Express, Tejas Rajdhani Express, Sampoorna Kranti Express, and Shatabdi Express from Kanpur Central.
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