Ahmedabad, October 9 (Daily Kiran) : The Western Railway has announced changes to train services between Gujarat and Delhi in anticipation of a planned protest on October 10. As a precaution, the Sabarmati-New Delhi Swarn Jayanti Rajdhani Express, scheduled to depart on Friday, has been canceled.
To accommodate travelers, a special train will be introduced. Train number 04251, the Sabarmati-Delhi Junction Special Express, is set to depart at 10:55 PM on October 10 and is expected to reach Delhi at 5:25 PM on October 11. This special service will stop at several stations, including Mehsana, Palanpur, Abu Road, Falna, Marwar, Beawar, Ajmer, Jaipur, Bandikui, Alwar, Rewari, and Gurugram.
The special train will feature AC two-tier, AC three-tier, AC three-tier economy, sleeper, and general compartments. Passengers can book tickets through passenger reservation centers and the IRCTC website. Additional details regarding train schedules, stops, and coach configurations can be found on the official railway website.
Moreover, the Western Railway has informed that several mail and express trains arriving at New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin stations will also be affected between 4 AM and 2 PM on October 10.
In response to the planned protests, Delhi police have heightened security measures. Checkpoints have been established at the city borders, and preparations are underway to manage large crowds. The police have also proposed restrictions on 57 metro stations, although it remains unclear if all proposed restrictions will be enforced.
As a precautionary measure, the sale of alcohol at retail outlets in Delhi will be prohibited on October 9 and 10. Travelers to Delhi are advised to check the latest train status through official railway channels before heading to the station.
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