By Team INVC | INVC NEWS
Published: October 9, 2026 | 05:38 PM IST
NEW DELHI, India | October 9, 2026 — If your train is scheduled to reach or leave Delhi on Friday night or Saturday morning, checking its status before leaving home could save you a wasted trip to the station.
A major rail disruption is unfolding in the national capital ahead of planned demonstrations in Central Delhi on Saturday, October 10, with Northern Railway issuing a list containing 66 cancellation entries and two rescheduled services.
The impact reaches well beyond local trains.
Rajdhani, Shatabdi, Tejas Rajdhani, Humsafar, Sampark Kranti and several other long-distance services connecting Delhi with Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Jammu and other regions appear on the affected list.
The most important window for passengers is 4:00 AM to 2:00 PM on October 10.
Railway authorities have cited anticipated severe road congestion around New Delhi Railway Station and Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station during that period.
Why Are Trains Being Canceled?
According to the railway advisory, authorities expect severe road congestion around New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin stations during the planned demonstrations in Central Delhi on October 10.
As a precaution, Mail and Express trains scheduled to arrive at New Delhi or Hazrat Nizamuddin between 4 AM and 2 PM have been affected.
The measure also impacts some trains whose journeys begin on Friday, October 9, because they were scheduled to reach Delhi during Saturday’s restricted window.
That detail is critical.
A passenger holding a ticket dated October 9 may still be affected even though the main disruption is scheduled for October 10.
Rajdhani and Shatabdi Passengers Need to Check Immediately
Several premium services appear on the cancellation list.
Among the prominent affected trains are:
12301 — Howrah–New Delhi Rajdhani Express
12313 — Sealdah–New Delhi Rajdhani Express
12309 — Rajendra Nagar Terminal–New Delhi Tejas Rajdhani Express
12033 — Kanpur Central–New Delhi Shatabdi Express
12393 — Sampoorna Kranti Express
12275 — Prayagraj–New Delhi Humsafar Express
12447 — UP Sampark Kranti Express
12426 — Jammu Tawi–New Delhi service
Passengers should not rely only on their original ticket or previously downloaded itinerary because operational status can change.
Major Trains Canceled From Bihar and Eastern India
Passengers traveling toward Delhi from eastern India are among those facing major disruption.
The affected services include:
20801 — Magadh Express, Islampur to New Delhi
12309 — Tejas Rajdhani, Rajendra Nagar Terminal to New Delhi
12393 — Sampoorna Kranti Express, Rajendra Nagar Terminal to New Delhi
22361 — Amrit Bharat, Rajendra Nagar Terminal to New Delhi
12559 — Banaras to New Delhi
12581 — Banaras to New Delhi
The cancellation of overnight services is particularly important because several were scheduled to depart their originating stations on October 9 but reach Delhi during the affected period on October 10.
Uttar Pradesh Services Also Hit
A number of trains originating in Uttar Pradesh or passing through the state are affected.
These include:
12033 — Kanpur Central–New Delhi Shatabdi
12417 — Prayagraj–New Delhi Express
12275 — Prayagraj–New Delhi Humsafar
12451 — Kanpur Central–New Delhi Shram Shakti Express
14211 — Agra Cantt–New Delhi Intercity
82501 — Lucknow–New Delhi service
12229 — Lucknow Charbagh–New Delhi
12429 — Lucknow Charbagh–New Delhi
For passengers traveling from these cities, the safest approach is to verify the train number rather than relying only on the train name.
Madhya Pradesh and Mumbai Routes Affected
Several services linking Delhi with Madhya Pradesh and western India are also on the list.
Among them:
22181 — Jabalpur–Hazrat Nizamuddin
12189 — Jabalpur–Hazrat Nizamuddin
12121 — Jabalpur–Hazrat Nizamuddin
20155 — Dr. Ambedkar Nagar–New Delhi
09309 — Indore–Hazrat Nizamuddin
12415 — Indore–New Delhi
12247 — Bandra Terminus–Hazrat Nizamuddin
12957 — Sabarmati–New Delhi
Passengers should note that some entries in the published cancellation compilation appear more than once, so the list represents cancellation entries rather than necessarily 66 separate train numbers.
Jammu and Katra Trains Canceled
Travelers coming from Jammu and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra should also check carefully.
Affected services include:
12446 — Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra–New Delhi
04082 — Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra–New Delhi
12426 — Jammu Tawi–New Delhi
22462 — Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra–New Delhi
These trains were due to leave on October 9 and arrive in New Delhi during the affected Saturday morning period.
Two Major Mumbai Trains Rescheduled by Five Hours
Not every affected service has been canceled.
Two important Mumbai-origin trains have been rescheduled by five hours:
12951 — Mumbai Central–New Delhi Tejas Rajdhani Express
12953 — Mumbai Central–Hazrat Nizamuddin August Kranti Express
Passengers booked on these services should verify the revised departure time before beginning their journey to the station.
Delhi Local and Regional Trains Also Affected
The disruption extends beyond long-distance premium services.
Several regional services involving Delhi Junction, Tilak Bridge, Rewari, Hisar, Jind, Panipat, Shamli, Saharanpur, Ghaziabad and nearby stations are included in the cancellation list.
Among the affected train numbers are:
15308, 14727, 14738, 14737, 14728, 74004, 54414, 54421, 54310, 54424, 54423, 64073, 64168, 74024, 74002, 54086, 54420, 64167, 74023, 64932, 64931, 54034, 54057, 54024, 74001, 54076 and 64534.
That means the travel impact could spread across the wider National Capital Region and neighboring states, not just passengers using New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin for long-distance journeys.
Additional Outbound Trains Canceled
Some services departing Delhi on October 10 are also affected because of operational and rake constraints.
These include:
12156 — Hazrat Nizamuddin to Rani Kamalapati
09310 — Hazrat Nizamuddin to Indore
12416 — New Delhi to Indore
12248 — Hazrat Nizamuddin to Bandra Terminus
12958 — New Delhi to Sabarmati
Some return services have been canceled because the incoming rake itself will not reach Delhi as scheduled.
Is Every Delhi Railway Station Closed?
No.
The restrictions are primarily focused on operations involving New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin during the identified congestion period.
Other major Delhi stations, including Anand Vihar Terminal, Delhi Junction and Delhi Sarai Rohilla, are expected to continue handling services, subject to individual train advisories.
Passengers should still check the status of their specific train because operational changes can affect services beyond the two main stations.
What Should Passengers Do Before Leaving Home?
The most important rule is simple: do not assume your train is running just because your ticket remains visible as confirmed.
Before leaving for the station:
- Check the latest running or cancellation status using the official railway enquiry system.
- Search by train number, not only by train name.
- Check SMS alerts sent to the mobile number linked with your booking.
- Call railway helpline 139 if your train status remains unclear.
- Allow additional travel time if you need to reach a Delhi railway station.
- Recheck the status shortly before departure because operating plans can change.
Passengers with connecting journeys should also verify the second leg of their trip.
What Happens to Your Ticket if the Train Is Canceled?
For a train canceled by Indian Railways, passengers holding eligible e-tickets generally receive refunds according to railway refund rules.
However, passengers should verify the status of their individual booking and the applicable refund process rather than assuming every disruption is handled in the same way.
A train that is fully canceled and a train that is merely rescheduled are treated differently.
That is especially relevant for passengers booked on the two Mumbai services that have been delayed rather than canceled.
What Is Happening in Delhi on October 10?
The disruption comes ahead of a planned demonstration in Central Delhi.
Authorities have tightened security and introduced transport-related measures amid concerns over crowd movement and severe congestion around key areas.
The organization behind the planned protest has criticized transport restrictions, while authorities have said the measures are being taken in view of security and traffic-management concerns.
For rail passengers, however, the immediate issue is practical rather than political: whether their train will operate and whether they can safely and reliably reach or leave the station.
Friday or Saturday? Check Your Date Carefully
There is also an important calendar detail.
October 9, 2026 is Friday.
October 10, 2026 is Saturday.
Several affected trains carry an October 9 journey commencement date because they leave their originating station on Friday night and were scheduled to enter Delhi on Saturday morning.
This is why passengers traveling on either date need to check their booking.
Why You Should Read This Before Traveling
This disruption is unusual because it does not affect only one railway zone or a handful of commuter services.
Premium trains, overnight trains, long-distance services and regional trains are all involved.
Even passengers whose trains technically begin their journey on October 9 could find them canceled because their scheduled Delhi arrival falls inside the October 10 restriction window.
Five minutes spent checking your train could prevent hours of inconvenience.
Why You Should Share This Story
A canceled overnight train can affect an entire journey before the passenger even realizes something has changed.
Sharing this information with relatives, students, older passengers, business travelers or anyone traveling to Delhi on October 9-10 could help them change plans before reaching the station.
With dozens of services affected across several states, this is one travel alert worth forwarding.
