Delhi Station Parcel Service and Ticket Sales Suspended for Festivals
Northern Railway suspends parcel booking and platform ticket sales at major Delhi stations from Nov 3 to Nov 15 to manage festive crowds.
To manage the massive festive rush, Northern Railway has announced a temporary Delhi station parcel service suspension and platform ticket restrictions at several major hubs. These measures are being implemented to ensure passenger safety and facilitate smoother operations during the upcoming Diwali and Chhath Puja celebrations.
Parcel Booking and Loading Restrictions
According to Himanshu Shekhar Upadhyay, Chief Public Relations Officer of Northern Railway, specific restrictions will be placed on parcel handling at key stations to reduce congestion. The schedule is as follows:
New Delhi, Anand Vihar Terminal, and Delhi Junction
- Departmental Parcel Booking: Suspended from November 3 to November 15, 2026.
- Loading and Unloading: All types of parcels, including leased SLRs and VPs, will face restrictions from November 5 to November 15, 2026.
Note: At Anand Vihar Terminal, loading and unloading activities at the washing line and stabling line will continue to operate as usual throughout this period.
Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station
- Parcel Services: Both departmental parcel booking and loading/unloading activities will be restricted from November 5 to November 8, 2026.
Note: Parcel loading and unloading at the station’s VP siding will remain operational during this time.
Suspension of Platform Ticket Sales
To prevent overcrowding on station platforms during the peak festive period, the sale of platform tickets will be temporarily halted. This suspension will be in effect from November 3 to November 14, 2026, at the following locations:
- New Delhi
- Delhi Junction
- Hazrat Nizamuddin
- Ghaziabad
- Anand Vihar Terminal
- Anand Vihar Halt
Important Information for Passengers
Railway officials have clarified that these restrictions are strictly for commercial parcel services and platform ticket sales. These rules do not apply to personal luggage carried by passengers within train coaches. Travelers are encouraged to plan their journeys and logistics in advance to avoid any inconvenience during the festive season.