Northern Railway diverts major trains from New Delhi station for BRICS Summit 2026
The Northern Railway has implemented temporary route changes and cancellations for several major trains departing from the New Delhi Railway Station due to the upcoming BRICS Summit 2026. Passengers traveling through the national capital must check their updated train schedules and route plans before heading to the railway stations.
Northern Railway reroutes Rajdhani and Vande Bharat trains for BRICS Summit 2026.
The international event takes place at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi from September 11, 2026, to September 13, 2026.
Affected services including Rajdhani Express, Superfast, and Mail Express are diverted toward Old Delhi Railway Station.
Rerouted services now travel via New Delhi to Old Delhi and onwards to Sahibabad instead of the usual route.
Security Protocols and Operational Adjustments
To ensure heightened security and manage smooth operational arrangements during the high-profile international event, railway authorities have taken strict measures. The BRICS Summit is being hosted at the Bharat Mandapam in Delhi from September 11, 2026, to September 13, 2026, drawing global leaders and necessitating extraordinary security protocols across the capital.
Due to these security requirements, numerous prominent services such as the Rajdhani Express and Vande Bharat Express that normally depart from the New Delhi Railway Station have been impacted. Specifically, trains that previously operated via the New Delhi-Tilak Bridge-Shivaji Bridge-Pragati Maidan route have now been rerouted to travel via New Delhi to Old Delhi and onwards to Sahibabad.
Train Cancellations and Passenger Advisory
In addition to these extensive route diversions, several other train services have been cancelled entirely for the duration of the summit. Passengers holding tickets for dates falling between September 11 and September 13, 2026, are strongly advised to verify their train status through official IRCTC channels or station inquiry desks. Travelers should plan their journeys in advance to avoid any last-minute inconvenience caused by these temporary security and operational adjustments.