Indian Railways cancels trains due to severe traffic congestion in New Delhi

Indian Railways cancelled Mail and Express trains scheduled to arrive at New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin between 4 a.m. and 2 p.m. on October 10, 2026. The cancellation was issued by the Railway Department's Coaching Directorate in anticipation of severe road traffic congestion around the stations. Additionally, Rajdhani Express services from Howrah and Sealdah to New Delhi were also cancelled.

The cancellations disrupt major rail services into New Delhi, which is the administrative and political capital of India. The decision was made by Indian Railways in anticipation of severe traffic congestion in the areas surrounding the stations.