Northern Railway Diwali Timings: Delhi-NCR Reservation Counters Revised
Northern Railway announces revised Diwali reservation timings for Delhi-NCR. Check the new schedules for PRS counters and station closures here.
Northern Railway has officially announced a revised schedule for its Passenger Reservation System (PRS) counters across the Delhi-NCR region for November 8, 2026, in observance of the Diwali festival. Passengers planning to book tickets in person should take note of these significant operational changes to avoid any travel disruptions.
Stations with Extended Hours
To accommodate travelers, certain key reservation centers will remain operational for longer durations. The counters located at Delhi Junction, Hazrat Nizamuddin, and the IRCA Building will continue to provide services until 6:00 PM.
Evening Service Suspensions at 15 Centers
A major shift in the schedule involves 15 specific reservation centers that will suspend their evening operations. These locations will not offer booking services between 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM on November 8. The affected centers include:
- 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)
Please note that all the aforementioned locations will continue to operate as usual during their regular morning shifts.
Offices Closed All Day
In addition to the evening suspensions, six specialized reservation offices will remain completely closed throughout the day on November 8. These offices are:
- Parliament House
- Press Club of India
- Railway Board
- Supreme Court
- High Court
- Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)
Security Measures and Booking Advice
To bolster security and effectively manage the massive holiday crowds during the Diwali and Chhath Puja period, Northern Railway has also implemented restrictions on parcel bookings and platform ticket sales at several major stations within the Delhi-NCR area.
"Passengers are urged to verify the revised timings of their local reservation offices before traveling to avoid any potential inconvenience," stated Himanshu Shekhar Upadhyay, Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) of Northern Railway.
To bypass the need for physical counter visits and to ensure a smoother experience, railway authorities strongly encourage all passengers to utilize the official IRCTC website or the mobile application for their ticket bookings.