Diwali 2026: Delhi NCR Reservation Counter Timings Changed
Northern Railway announces partial closures of Delhi NCR reservation counters on November 8, 2026. Check timings for major stations like Hazrat Nizamuddin.
Passengers planning their festive travel during the upcoming holidays need to be aware of significant changes to the Passenger Reservation System (PRS) operating hours. Northern Railway has announced adjusted timings for various Delhi NCR reservation counters across the region for November 8, 2026, in observance of Diwali.
Himanshu Shekhar Upadhyay, the Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) of Northern Railway, has advised all passengers to verify the specific timings of their preferred booking centers before planning any travel-related transactions.
Partial Service at Major Railway Hubs
While major stations will remain operational, three key reservation offices will offer limited services during the evening shift. On November 8, the following locations will provide services only until 6:00 PM:
- Delhi Junction
- Hazrat Nizamuddin
- IRCA Building
Evening Shift Closures at 15 Locations
A significant number of reservation centers will face closures during the evening hours. Specifically, 15 centers will be closed between 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM. Although these locations will function as usual during the morning shift, travelers should avoid the evening window at these sites:
- Sarojini Nagar
- Kirti Nagar
- Shakur Basti
- Delhi Shahdara
- Ghaziabad
- Karkardooma
- Okhla
- Noida
- Tughlakabad
- Sabzi Mandi
- Adarsh Nagar
- Lajpat Nagar
- Rohini
- AIIMS
- International Tourist Bureau (IRCA Building)
Full-Day Closures for Specialized Centers
Certain reservation counters will not be operational at all on November 8. The following six locations will remain closed for the entire day:
- Parliament House
- Press Club of India
- Railway Board
- Supreme Court
- High Court
- Jawaharlal Nehru University
Enhanced Facilities for Festive Travelers
To manage the massive surge in passenger traffic during the Diwali season, Indian Railways has implemented several logistical measures and service expansions:
- Special Train Services: More than 6,200 special train trips have been scheduled to accommodate the high demand.
- Crowd Control: Authorities have established designated holding areas and implemented separate entry and exit gates to streamline movement.
- Improved Ticketing: Additional Automatic Ticket Vending Machines (ATVMs) have been installed to reduce waiting times for commuters.