Delhi Protests Disrupt Rail Services: 5 Trains Cancelled, Mumbai–Delhi Rajdhani Services Delayed by 5 Hours
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Five trains, including the Ahmedabad–Delhi Rajdhani Express, have been cancelled, while two Mumbai–Delhi Tejas Rajdhani services will run five hours late following protests and road blockades in Delhi on October 10.
Western Railway announced the changes as a precautionary measure amid concerns over access to railway stations and possible traffic congestion in the national capital. Passengers travelling to Delhi have been advised to check their train status before leaving home.
Five Trains Cancelled on October 9
The following trains have been cancelled for October 9:
- 12957 Sabarmati (Ahmedabad)–New Delhi Rajdhani Express
- 12247 Bandra Terminus–Hazrat Nizamuddin Yuva Express
- 12415 Indore–New Delhi Superfast Express
- 20155 Dr Ambedkar Nagar–New Delhi Express
- 09309 Indore–Hazrat Nizamuddin Special Express
The cancellations affect passengers travelling from Gujarat, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh to Delhi and the surrounding areas.
Mumbai–Delhi Rajdhani Trains Rescheduled
Two premium Rajdhani services departing from Mumbai Central will leave five hours later than their scheduled timings on October 9.
- 12951 Mumbai Central–New Delhi Tejas Rajdhani Express: Rescheduled departure at 10 pm instead of 5 pm.
- 12953 Mumbai Central–Hazrat Nizamuddin August Kranti Tejas Rajdhani Express: Rescheduled departure at 10.10 pm instead of 5.10 pm.
Passengers booked on these services should account for the revised departure times while planning their journeys.
Passengers Advised to Check Train Status
Railway authorities have urged passengers to verify their train timings and running status before heading to stations, given the possibility of road blockades and traffic congestion around railway terminals in Delhi.
Passengers can obtain updates through railway helpline 139, official railway enquiry centres or the NTES app.
The disruptions come amid protests and road blockades organised by opposition parties in Delhi on October 10. Railway authorities have said the operational changes are intended to prioritise passenger safety and reduce inconvenience during the demonstrations.
