Delhi Stations: Parcel Services Suspended Until Nov 15
Indian Railways suspends parcel services at Delhi stations like New Delhi and Anand Vihar until Nov 15 to manage Diwali and Chhath Puja crowds.
Indian Railways has announced a temporary suspension of parcel booking, loading, and unloading services at several major railway stations in Delhi. This decision has been taken to manage the massive surge of passengers expected during the upcoming Diwali and Chhath Puja 2026 festive season.
Major Stations Affected by the Suspension
The restrictions are set to remain in place until November 15, 2026. The move primarily impacts the busiest transit hubs in the capital, including:
- New Delhi
- Old Delhi (Delhi Junction)
- Anand Vihar Terminal
- Hazrat Nizamuddin
- Ghaziabad
The suspension is comprehensive, covering all forms of parcel loading and unloading, including departmental parcel bookings and activities involving leased SLRs and VPs. Additionally, to further control station congestion, platform ticket sales will also be suspended through November 14.
What Passengers Can Still Carry
While commercial parcel movements are halted, the railway authorities have clarified certain exceptions to ensure passenger convenience:
- Personal Luggage: Passengers traveling in passenger coaches are still permitted to carry their personal luggage.
- Print Media: The transport of registered newspapers and magazines will continue under existing regulations.
- Specific Loading Zones: Limited loading and unloading activities will still be allowed at designated locations, such as the washing lines at Anand Vihar and the VP siding at Hazrat Nizamuddin.
Prioritizing Passenger Safety and Smooth Transit
The decision comes as a proactive measure to prevent dangerous overcrowding at transit hubs during the peak festive period. Railway officials emphasized that reducing station congestion is vital for the safety of the millions of travelers expected to move through the Delhi region.
These measures are essential to reduce station congestion and ensure the safety and smooth movement of travelers.
Saurabh Kataria, Senior Divisional Commercial Manager of the Bhopal Division, highlighted the necessity of these steps. Similarly, Himanshu Shekhar Upadhyay, Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) of Northern Railway, noted that the restrictions, including the halt on platform tickets, are crucial to preventing overcrowding at these high-traffic stations.
Railway authorities have advised all customers to verify the availability of services at their specific stations before attempting to book any consignments.