Rail passengers travelling through Delhi-NCR between September 11 and 13 should check their train status before leaving for the station. Around 120 train services are affected over these three days as railway operations around New Delhi Railway Station are being modified while the capital hosts the BRICS Leaders’ Summit.
Northern Railway has issued an operating plan covering cancellations, diversions, delayed departures, short-originations, and short-terminations. Several major long-distance trains, including Rajdhani services, are affected, along with many local EMU and MEMU services.
Why Are Trains Being Affected During The BRICS Summit?
The temporary changes are intended to manage railway operations around New Delhi Railway Station during the summit. Some trains will not operate on their regular routes, while others will begin or end their journeys at different stations. Some cancellations on September 12 are also connected to ongoing RLDA work in the Faridabad section and are not solely related to the BRICS Summit 2026.
Which Trains Are Cancelled On September 11?
Several local services have been cancelled on September 11. These include.
64015: Palwal-Shakur Basti EMU
64429: Ghaziabad-New Delhi EMU
64433: Ghaziabad-New Delhi EMU
64492: New Delhi-Palwal Ladies EMU
64491: Delhi Junction-Shamli EMU
Linked services are also affected. Train 64110 to Aligarh will start from Ghaziabad instead of New Delhi. Train 64568 to Bulandshahr will originate from Delhi Shahdara, while 64567 will terminate at Delhi Shahdara.
Which Major Trains Are Diverted On September 11?
Affected services include the 20840 New Delhi-Ranchi Rajdhani Express, 12424 New Delhi-Dibrugarh Rajdhani Express, 12314 New Delhi-Sealdah Rajdhani Express, 12306 New Delhi-Howrah Rajdhani Express, 22812 New Delhi-Bhubaneswar Rajdhani Express, and 12394 Sampoorna Kranti Express. These trains will be diverted through the New Delhi-Delhi Junction-Sahibabad route. The Ghaziabad-Mathura EMU will operate through Sahibabad, Tilak Bridge, and Hazrat Nizamuddin.
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Which Trains Will Be Delayed?
The 12724 New Delhi-Hyderabad Express and 12616 Grand Trunk Express are scheduled to depart 120 minutes late. The 12926 Paschim Express will be rescheduled by 90 minutes, while the 15304 Intercity Express will leave 75 minutes late. Tejas Rajdhani services and the New Delhi-Rajendra Nagar Terminal Tejas Rajdhani are among other services facing later departures.
Which Trains Are Cancelled On September 12?
64425: Ghaziabad-New Delhi EMU
64432: New Delhi-Ghaziabad EMU
64013 and 64015: Palwal-Shakur Basti EMU
64429 and 64433: Ghaziabad-New Delhi EMU
64441: Ghaziabad-New Delhi EMU
64492: New Delhi-Palwal Ladies EMU
64410: New Delhi-Ghaziabad EMU
64443 and 64445: Ghaziabad-Delhi Junction EMU
64418: Delhi Junction-Ghaziabad MEMU
64412: Delhi Junction-Ghaziabad EMU
Several long-distance services will also take alternative routes on September 12. These include the Gomti Express, Shramjeevi Express, Sealdah Rajdhani, and Howrah Rajdhani.
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What Changes Are Planned For September 13?
Train disruptions will continue across Delhi-NCR on September 13, with several local services scheduled for cancellation, including the Palwal-Ghaziabad EMU, Ghaziabad-Delhi Junction EMU, Ghaziabad-Shakur Basti EMU, and New Delhi-Ghaziabad EMU. Several other trains will operate with diversions or will begin and end their journeys at different stations than usual.
Long-distance services will also face changes during the day. The Banaras-New Delhi Superfast is among the services scheduled to operate on an altered route, while the Tejas Rajdhani and Amritsar-Visakhapatnam Hirakud Express are expected to be rescheduled. Some affected services will also terminate at stations such as Palwal, Ghaziabad, Shakur Basti, Hazrat Nizamuddin, and Delhi Shahdara instead of continuing to their regular destinations.
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What Should Passengers Do?
The operating plan can change, so passengers should check the latest status of their specific train before heading to the station. Indian Railways has advised travellers to use the National Train Enquiry System (NTES) for updated information or call the railway helpline 139. Passengers should also allow extra travel time, particularly when heading toward New Delhi Railway Station during the summit period.
Summing Up
Around 120 train services are affected in Delhi-NCR between September 11 and 13 during the BRICS Summit. The changes include cancellations, diversions, delayed departures, and trains starting or terminating at different stations. Local EMU and MEMU passengers are particularly affected, but several major long-distance services also have operational changes. Checking your train’s latest status shortly before departure can help avoid last-minute problems during these three days.
