Railway News

Indian Railways cancelled 245 trains arriving at New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin on October 10 due to a planned protest. Several major trains, including Rajdhani and Shatabdi, were affected, leading to widespread travel disruptions in Delhi.

The UK rail regulator rejected proposals by WSMR, Lumo NW, and Avanti West Coast to operate new London to regional services via the West Coast Main Line. Capacity constraints and the risk of increased delays were decisive factors despite economic benefits argued by the applicants.

RMT strike action on October 10 and 17, 2026 will disrupt Chiltern Railways services in the West Midlands. Passengers should expect cancellations and altered schedules, including no trains between Stratford-upon-Avon and Leamington Spa.

Indian Railways cancelled 245 trains including Rajdhani and Shatabdi services on October 10, 2026, due to protests in Delhi. Delhi police deployed 23,000 personnel and closed 45 metro stations for security.

The Office of Rail and Road rejected new train service applications for the West Coast Main Line on October 8, 2026, citing capacity constraints. Operators Wrexham, Lumo NW, and Avanti West Coast sought routes from London to Wrexham, Rochdale, and Blackpool but faced Infrastructure and performance limits.

Belgium is set for two days of strikes on October 9 and 12 disrupting flights at Brussels Airport and SNCB train services. Protests target government budget policy amid high debt concerns.

Indian Railways has cancelled 245 trains, including Rajdhani and Shatabdi services, arriving at Delhi stations on October 10 due to a planned protest. The Delhi Metro closed 45 stations and deployed 23,000 security personnel to manage expected disruptions.

The UK's Office of Rail & Road rejected new open access train services to Wrexham, Rochdale, and Blackpool via the West Coast Main Line on grounds of capacity constraints. Limited additions to the network were approved to maintain timetable performance.

Victoria line trains were partially suspended between Brixton and Victoria on October 5, 2026, due to a signal fault at Brixton. Associated train faults and engineering works caused delays on multiple London Underground lines and tram services.

Union-led strikes are scheduled for October 11, 18, and 25, 2026, disrupting TransPennine Express services through York and North Yorkshire. Trains will run on a reduced timetable with cancellations likely, and passengers are advised to travel only if necessary.