Passengers traveling through Delhi Cantt Railway Station should prepare for significant travel adjustments as thirteen train services will bypass the station for a 70-day period. This temporary change is scheduled to take effect from August 1, 2026, and will continue until October 13, 2026, to facilitate essential infrastructure upgrades. The project focuses on the comprehensive redevelopment of Platform Numbers 2 and 3 as part of the broader Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, which aims to modernize facilities across the national railway network.
According to North Western Railway’s Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) Amit Sudarshan, the decision was finalized to expedite construction work managed by both the North Western Railway and Northern Railway. Because this section serves as a vital link on the Delhi Sarai Rohilla-Rewari route, officials have coordinated the bypass to ensure safety and efficiency while the station undergoes its transformation.
Affected Train Services
The service changes impact a variety of routes, with some trains losing their Delhi Cantt stoppage in one direction while others will skip it entirely in both directions. The affected trains include:
- 22481 Jodhpur-Delhi Sarai Rohilla
- 12985 Jaipur-Delhi Sarai Rohilla Double Decker
- 12065 Ajmer-Delhi Sarai Rohilla Janshatabdi
- 22949 Bandra Terminus-Delhi Sarai Rohilla
- 20487 Barmer-Delhi Sarai Rohilla
- 20983 Bhuj-Delhi Sarai Rohilla
- 15013 Jaisalmer-Kathgodam Ranikhet Express
- 20963 Sabarmati-Varanasi
- 19601 Udaipur City-New Jalpaiguri
- 12372 Bikaner-Howrah
- 20984 Delhi Sarai Rohilla – Bhuj
- 12066 Delhi Sarai Rohilla – Ajmer Janshatabdi
- 22950 Delhi Sarai Rohilla – Bandra Terminus
Passenger Concerns and Advisory
Recognizing the potential inconvenience to daily commuters and long-distance travelers, the Jaipur-Dausa-Bandikui-Rajgarh-Alwar-Khairthal-Rewari-Delhi Cantt Rail Passengers Association has formally appealed to Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. They have requested the implementation of temporary stoppages at the nearby Palam Railway Station to mitigate the disruption. In the meantime, all passengers are strongly advised to verify their specific travel schedules and station halts through official railway channels before heading to the station to avoid any last-minute surprises.