How will train operations be impacted during the BRICS Summit in Delhi?

Train operations will be affected, with multiple services cancelled, diverted, or rescheduled from September 11 to 13, 2026, due to the summit.

What security measures are being implemented in Delhi during the BRICS Summit?

Delhi will have around 15,000 police personnel and 200 paramilitary companies deployed, along with extensive CCTV surveillance and traffic regulation measures to ensure security.

What should commuters in Delhi expect regarding traffic around the BRICS Summit?

Commuters should anticipate temporary traffic stoppages, diversions, and restrictions on major routes used by VVIP convoys, especially during the movements of foreign dignitaries.

Travelling during BRICS summit by rail? Check if you train is cancelled or diverted

Multiple trains have been cancelled or diverted on September 11, 12 and 13 as Delhi will host the BRICS Summit at Bharat Mandapam.

Updated on: Sep 11, 2026, 08:26:51 IST

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Several global leaders will travel to Delhi for the BRICS Summit scheduled to be held at Bharat Mandapam on September 12 and 13. Meanwhile, train operations will be affected, with multiple services cancelled or diverted. “Due to operational reasons, the following trains shall be cancelled/diverted/short -terminated/short-originate/rescheduled/regulated/terminal change,” the Northern Railway said in a press release.

Train operations will be affected during the BRICS Summit 2026. (Representative Image (File Photo/PTI))

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Here are the details of the train handling plan:

Train handling plan for September 11, 2026:

1 - Cancellation

2- Diversion

3- Short originate and short terminate

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Train handling plan for September 12, 2026

1- Cancellation

2- Diversion

3- Regulation

4- Short originate and short terminate-

Train handling plan for September 13, 2026

1- Cancellation

2- Diversion

3- Short originate and short terminate

5- Regulation

Delhi security and more

The authorities have put in place a multi-layered security system for the upcoming BRICS Summit, with around 15,000 personnel and 200 companies of paramilitary forces to be deployed across Delhi, news agency PTI reported, citing a senior police official on Thursday.

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