Bhopal-Delhi Trains Cancelled Ahead of Delhi Protest
Indian Railways has officially cancelled several major train services connecting Bhopal and Mumbai to Delhi. This decision comes as a precautionary measure to avoid massive traffic congestion in the national capital, which is expected due to a planned protest at Jantar Mantar on October 10, 2026.
Key Train Cancellations for October 9
The Railway Board, along with Western Railway, North Western Railway, and West Central Railway (WCR), has confirmed the cancellation of several high-profile services. Passengers traveling on the following routes will be affected:
- Shan-e-Bhopal Express (12155): Running from Rani Kamlapati to Hazrat Nizamuddin, this service is cancelled for October 9, 2026.
- Mumbai-Hazrat Nizamuddin Rajdhani Express (22221): This service has also been cancelled for October 9, 2026, as confirmed by the WCR Bhopal public relations office.
Rescheduled Rajdhani Services
While some trains have been cancelled, others have been rescheduled to manage the expected chaos. The following services will experience a delay of five hours:
- Mumbai Central-New Delhi Rajdhani Express (12951)
- Mumbai Central-Hazrat Nizamuddin August Kranti Rajdhani Express (12953)
Specific Timing of the Order
The cancellation and rescheduling orders specifically target:
- Trains originating after 2:00 PM on October 9, 2026.