Passengers stranded in Jammu, Katra after train cancellations

Passengers travelling from Jammu and Katra to different parts of the country faced considerable inconvenience after four trains scheduled to depart on Friday (October 9, 2026) were cancelled at short notice due to anticipated traffic congestion around New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin railway stations.

The Jammu railway division said it has made special arrangements to help passengers, officials said.

The Railway Board on Friday (October 9, 2026) cancelled over 250 trains connecting New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin stations with destinations across the country ahead of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) October 10 protest, demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

The cancellations cover passenger trains scheduled to depart from their originating stations after 2 p.m. on October 9, as well as those scheduled to arrive at New Delhi or Hazrat Nizamuddin railway stations between 4 am and 2 p.m. on October 10. Trains scheduled to depart from these two stations for their destinations, along with local trains, have also been cancelled.

Scores of passengers were seen stranded with their luggage at the Jammu Tawi and Katra railway stations, unsure about their onward journeys and seeking alternative transport.

Several passengers said they had booked their train tickets two to three months in advance but learned about the cancellations only after reaching the railway station, leaving them stranded with their families.