Meerut. The proposed protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar on October 10 has impacted rail and transport operations in Meerut. Police and administrative authorities in Meerut are on high alert regarding the protest. Consequently, around half a dozen trains passing through Meerut City Station have been cancelled for Saturday. These include the Dehradun-New Delhi Jan Shatabdi Express, three passenger trains running between Delhi and Saharanpur, and the Meerut Cantt-Rewari Shuttle. Additionally, the routes of some trains have been altered.
The Rapid Rail service operating between Modipuram (Meerut) and Sarai Kale Khan (Delhi) will also be affected. Under the revised schedule, the Rapid Rail will not run up to Sarai Kale Khan on Saturday night; instead, operations will be limited to Anand Vihar station. This may require passengers traveling to or from Delhi to adjust their travel plans.
Tightened Security Ahead of Jantar Mantar Protest
Police and administration are on alert in view of the protest proposed at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar on Saturday, October 10. Amidst the security alert in Meerut, changes have been made to rail operations. This could impact passengers planning to travel from Meerut to Delhi, Saharanpur, or other cities on Saturday.
In light of the administrative vigilance regarding the protest, the Railways has decided to cancel certain trains and reroute others. However, available information does not provide specific details regarding the names of all rerouted trains or their altered paths.
Therefore, it is essential for passengers to verify the status of their trains before arriving at the station. Arriving without this information could lead to inconvenience if a train has been cancelled or rerouted. Several Trains Cancelled, Including Jan Shatabdi
The Dehradun-New Delhi Jan Shatabdi Express is among the trains announced as cancelled for Saturday. Additionally, three passenger trains operating between Delhi and Saharanpur have been cancelled.
The shuttle service running between Meerut Cantt and Rewari will also not operate on Saturday. These cancellations may affect the travel plans of daily commuters and individuals traveling to various cities for work or other essential purposes.
Such changes in railway operations may force passengers to rely on alternative modes of transport. Difficulties may arise particularly for those who have pre-planned their journeys and are unaware of the cancellations.
Routes of Some Trains Altered
Apart from complete cancellations, the routes of certain trains have also been modified. This means the affected trains will not follow their usual paths. However, the currently available information does not include full details regarding the names, altered routes, or timings of all such trains.
Passengers are advised to verify train operations via official railway notifications or at the relevant station before commencing their journey. This will allow them to confirm whether their train is cancelled, running on its scheduled route, or operating via an alternate path.
Rapid Rail to Terminate at Anand Vihar Instead of Sarai Kale Khan
Operations of the Namo Bharat Rapid Rail will also be affected alongside regular train services. The Rapid Rail running from Modipuram (Meerut) to Sarai Kale Khan (Delhi) will terminate at Anand Vihar station until 10 PM on Saturday. During this period, passengers will not have the facility to travel directly to Sarai Kale Khan via the Rapid Rail.
Passengers traveling to Delhi via Rapid Rail will need to plan their journeys in accordance with this change. Passengers wishing to travel to Sarai Kale Khan or its surrounding areas may need to use alternative modes of transport to complete their journey after arriving at Anand Vihar.
This change is particularly significant for daily commuters traveling between Meerut and Delhi, as many rely on the Rapid Rail. The alteration of the service’s terminal station during the specified period could impact their travel time and onward travel arrangements.
Advice to Passengers
Passengers are advised to exercise extra caution in light of the changes made to rail and Rapid Rail services due to the protest scheduled in Delhi on October 10. Those planning to travel on Saturday should check the latest status of train and Rapid Rail operations.
In particular, passengers traveling on the Dehradun-New Delhi Jan Shatabdi, Delhi-Saharanpur passenger trains, and Meerut Cantt-Rewari Shuttle should note that these services have been cancelled for Saturday. Meanwhile, passengers on trains with diverted routes should verify their scheduled stations and timings.
Overall, the protest scheduled at Jantar Mantar on October 10 has impacted both security arrangements and transport services, including in Meerut. Passengers may face inconvenience due to the cancellation of around half a dozen trains, the diversion of others, and the restriction of Rapid Rail services to Anand Vihar. Therefore, it is crucial to check official information regarding the relevant transport service before setting out on a journey.
