NEW DELHI | Updated October 12, 2026

Delhi Metro stations reopened and Northern Railway said train services would operate on their normal schedules on Sunday, October 11, after temporary restrictions and cancellations linked to security arrangements around a planned protest in the capital. However, a new, date-specific Metro restriction was announced for Monday, October 12.

Current status — October 12: Hindustan Times reported at 6:50 AM IST that entry and exit at Patel Chowk, Janpath, Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House, Central Secretariat and Barakhamba Road stations were scheduled to be closed from 6 AM to 4 PM for security reasons. Interchange facilities were reported to remain available. Commuters should check current DMRC notices before travelling and confirm that station access has resumed after the scheduled closure period.

What changed for commuters

Hindustan Times reported on October 11 that entry and exit gates at 45 Metro stations, which had been restricted for about 25 hours, were reopened and that the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation said all stations across the network were open. Northern Railway also said services would return to their normal schedule following cancellations and rescheduling on October 10. Monday’s temporary station restrictions are a separate, later development and do not negate Sunday’s reopening report.

The disruptions had affected passengers travelling to and from New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin stations, while traffic diversions remained a separate concern in parts of central Delhi. Restoration of normal train operations does not automatically mean every road route is free of congestion.

Why restrictions were imposed

Authorities introduced transport restrictions as part of security preparations for demonstrations. The measures triggered concerns about public inconvenience and the legal basis for limiting essential transport. The Supreme Court’s involvement placed a focus on ensuring that any restrictions are justified and proportionate to the situation.

Advice for passengers

Before travelling, commuters should check the latest notices from Delhi Metro, Northern Railway and Delhi Traffic Police. Passengers with time-sensitive journeys should allow extra time where diversions are active and verify the status of their specific train or route. Anyone travelling to the airport or a railway station should rely on live operator updates rather than assuming all road traffic has returned to normal.

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