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Northern Railway Surges Train Cancellations to Over 250 Amid Delhi Protest Projections
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News18•09-10-2026, 22:30
Northern Railway Surges Train Cancellations to Over 250 Amid Delhi Protest Projections
- •Northern Railway escalated the number of cancelled trains from an initial 38 to over 250 following multiple update bulletins released late Friday evening.
- •Cancellations include incoming and outgoing Mail, Express, and local passenger trains connecting Delhi with cities such as Ghaziabad, Panipat, and Sonipat.
- •The disruptions stem from anticipated traffic congestion ahead of the Cockroach Janta Party protest in Delhi.
- •Railway officials have advised passengers to contact the railway helpline to verify their train status amid widespread confusion.
- •Authorities indicate that the total number of cancellations could increase further as the situation continues to be assessed.
Key Questions Answered
The Northern Railway increased train cancellations from 38 to over 250 due to traffic congestion expected ahead of the Cockroach Janta Party's protest in Delhi.
The New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin railway stations are primarily affected by the incoming and outgoing train cancellations.
The cancellations include Mail, Express, and local passenger trains operating between Delhi and nearby cities such as Ghaziabad, Panipat, and Sonipat.
