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Politics
Delhi-bound trains cancelled as security tightened ahead of CJP protest
✍️ India Today
🗓 09 Oct 2026, 03:46 PM
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Railway authorities have cancelled several Delhi‑bound services and deployed additional security forces in anticipation of a planned protest by the Chief Justice of India, officials said.
The Indian Railways announced the cancellation of a number of trains heading to the national capital on Thursday, citing security concerns linked to a scheduled demonstration by the Chief Justice of India (CJP). Officials from the Northern Railway zone confirmed that the cancellations affect both long‑distance and intercity services, with alternative arrangements being communicated to passengers through the official portal and station announcements.
Security agencies, including the Delhi Police and Central Reserve Police Force, have been deployed at major railway stations and along key routes to manage crowds and prevent any disruption. The heightened presence is aimed at safeguarding commuters and ensuring that the protest, expected to take place near the Supreme Court premises, remains peaceful.
Travelers are advised to check the railway website or contact helplines for updated schedules and possible re‑booking options. The railway ministry reiterated that passenger safety remains the top priority and that the cancellations are a precautionary measure, not a response to any imminent threat.
The protest, organized by senior members of the judiciary, is expected to focus on recent judicial appointments and procedural reforms. While the demonstration is constitutionally protected, authorities have taken pre‑emptive steps to avoid any spill‑over into public transport hubs.
The situation is being monitored closely, and further updates will be issued as the protest unfolds and security assessments evolve.
Security agencies, including the Delhi Police and Central Reserve Police Force, have been deployed at major railway stations and along key routes to manage crowds and prevent any disruption. The heightened presence is aimed at safeguarding commuters and ensuring that the protest, expected to take place near the Supreme Court premises, remains peaceful.
Travelers are advised to check the railway website or contact helplines for updated schedules and possible re‑booking options. The railway ministry reiterated that passenger safety remains the top priority and that the cancellations are a precautionary measure, not a response to any imminent threat.
The protest, organized by senior members of the judiciary, is expected to focus on recent judicial appointments and procedural reforms. While the demonstration is constitutionally protected, authorities have taken pre‑emptive steps to avoid any spill‑over into public transport hubs.
The situation is being monitored closely, and further updates will be issued as the protest unfolds and security assessments evolve.