Railways cancels trains to Delhi on Oct 10 amid CJP protest at Jantar Mantar
Synopsis
Indian Railways has cancelled five trains and rescheduled two others — including the Howrah and Sealdah Rajdhani Expresses — ahead of the CJP protest at Jantar Mantar on 10 October. With Section 163 BNSS in force across New Delhi and police warning of legal action, the capital is bracing for significant disruption to both rail and road movement on Saturday.
Key Takeaways
Indian Railways cancelled 5 trains and rescheduled 2 trains by five hours arriving at New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin on 10 October .
All Mail/Express trains departing source after 2 pm on 9 October and due between 4 am–2 pm on 10 October at these stations are cancelled.
Eastern Railway cancelled the 12301 Howrah–New Delhi and 12313 Sealdah–New Delhi Rajdhani Expresses departing West Bengal on Friday.
The 12951 Mumbai Central–New Delhi Tejas Rajdhani and 12953 Mumbai Central–Hazrat Nizamuddin trains are each rescheduled by five hours .
Delhi Police have invoked Section 163 BNSS in the New Delhi area, warning of legal action against unauthorised gatherings ahead of the CJP protest on 10 October .
Indian Railways has cancelled and rescheduled several Mail and Express trains scheduled to arrive at New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin railway stations on 10 October, citing anticipated severe road traffic congestion linked to the proposed Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protest at Jantar Mantar in the national capital. All affected services were originally due to arrive between 4 am and 2 pm on Saturday.
Railways' Precautionary Decision
The Ministry of Railways said in an official statement that the move was a proactive, precautionary step to protect passengers from hardship. The ministry stated: 'All Mail/Express trains starting from source after 14:00 hrs on 9th Oct which were scheduled to arrive New Delhi / Hazrat Nizamuddin between 04:00–14:00 hrs on 10th Oct are cancelled at source.'
This is among the more sweeping pre-emptive operational decisions by the railways in recent memory, underscoring the scale of disruption authorities are anticipating in central Delhi on Saturday.
Trains Cancelled
A total of five trains have been cancelled outright. Eastern Railway has cancelled two premier Rajdhani Express services departing West Bengal on Friday — the 12301 Howrah–New Delhi Rajdhani Express and the 12313 Sealdah–New Delhi Rajdhani Express.
Three additional trains have also been cancelled:
Train No. 20155 (Dr Ambedkar Nagar–New Delhi), scheduled to depart at 3.30 pm on 9 October and arrive at 4.25 am on 10 October, has been cancelled.
Train No. 09309 (Indore–Hazrat Nizamuddin), scheduled to depart at 5 pm on 9 October and arrive at 5 am on 10 October, has been cancelled.
Train No. 12415 (Indore–New Delhi), scheduled to depart at 5.10 pm on 9 October and arrive at 6.20 am on 10 October, has been cancelled.
Train No. 12247 (Bandra Terminus–Hazrat Nizamuddin), scheduled to depart at 5.30 pm on 9 October and arrive at 10.15 am on 10 October, has been cancelled.
Train No. 12957 (Sabarmati–New Delhi), scheduled to depart at 7.20 pm on 9 October and arrive at 7.30 am on 10 October, has been cancelled.
Trains Rescheduled by Five Hours
Two additional high-profile services have been rescheduled by five hours each rather than cancelled outright. The 12951 Mumbai Central–New Delhi Tejas Rajdhani Express, originally due to depart Mumbai Central at 5 pm on 9 October and arrive at New Delhi at 8.32 am on 10 October, will now depart five hours later.
Similarly, the 12953 Mumbai Central–Hazrat Nizamuddin train, originally set to depart at 5.10 pm on 9 October and arrive at Hazrat Nizamuddin at 9.43 am on 10 October, has also been pushed back by five hours.
Delhi Police Restrictions and Legal Warning
Delhi Police have warned against unauthorised gatherings ahead of the proposed CJP protest on 10 October, confirming that Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) is currently in force across the New Delhi area. Police have made clear that violations will invite legal action.
This comes amid what appears to be a broad law-enforcement posture: both ground-level movement and rail access to central Delhi are being curtailed well before the protest is scheduled to begin. Passengers holding tickets on affected trains are advised to check for updates directly with the railways before travelling.
Point of View
But it also raises the question of proportionality: were partial rerouting or rescheduling options exhausted before the axe fell? The invocation of Section 163 BNSS in parallel signals a coordinated Centre-state security posture that will face scrutiny from civil liberties groups. How the railways and Delhi Police manage the morning of 10 October will set a precedent for how future large protests intersect with critical urban infrastructure.
NationPress
9 Oct 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Which trains have been cancelled due to the Jantar Mantar protest on 10 October?
Five trains have been cancelled: the 12301 Howrah–New Delhi Rajdhani Express, the 12313 Sealdah–New Delhi Rajdhani Express, Train No. 20155 (Dr Ambedkar Nagar–New Delhi), Train No. 09309 (Indore–Hazrat Nizamuddin), Train No. 12415 (Indore–New Delhi), Train No. 12247 (Bandra Terminus–Hazrat Nizamuddin), and Train No. 12957 (Sabarmati–New Delhi). Additionally, two Mumbai Central trains — the 12951 Tejas Rajdhani and the 12953 — have been rescheduled by five hours each.
Why has Indian Railways cancelled trains to Delhi on 10 October?
Indian Railways has cancelled the trains as a precautionary measure to prevent passenger hardship due to anticipated severe road traffic congestion around New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin stations caused by the proposed CJP protest at Jantar Mantar. The Ministry of Railways confirmed the decision was proactive in nature.
What time window do the Delhi train cancellations cover?
All Mail and Express trains starting from source after 2 pm on 9 October and due to arrive at New Delhi or Hazrat Nizamuddin between 4 am and 2 pm on 10 October stand cancelled at source, according to the Ministry of Railways.
What police restrictions are in place for the CJP protest on 10 October?
Delhi Police have invoked Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) across the New Delhi area ahead of the 10 October CJP protest, prohibiting unauthorised gatherings. Police have warned that violations will attract legal action.
What should affected train passengers do?
Passengers holding tickets on trains arriving at New Delhi or Hazrat Nizamuddin between 4 am and 2 pm on 10 October should check directly with Indian Railways for the latest status of their train. Those on rescheduled services — the 12951 and 12953 Mumbai Central departures — should note a five-hour delay to their schedule.
