Diwali 2025 Train Booking Alert Across Delhi-NCR

Indian Railways has released a Diwali 2025 Train Booking Alert for passengers in the Delhi-NCR region. On October 20, several Passenger Reservation System (PRS) offices will operate with reduced hours or remain closed due to the Diwali holiday.

This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Diwali 2025 Travel Advisory and PRS Closures

According to Northern Railway, PRS offices at IRCA Bhawan, Delhi Junction, and Hazrat Nizamuddin will function until 18:00 hrs during the evening shift. However, PRS counters at Sarojini Nagar, Kirti Nagar, Shakurbasti, Delhi Shahdara, Ghaziabad, Karkardooma, Okhla, Noida, Tughlakabad, Subzi Mandi, Adarsh Nagar, Lajpat Nagar, Rohini, AIIMS, and the International Tourist Bureau/IRCA will remain closed from 14:00 hrs to 20:00 hrs.

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The advisory adds that on the same date, PRS facilities at other locations in Delhi Division — such as Anand Vihar Terminal (PRS), Sahibabad, Naya Ghaziabad, Gurgaon, Palam, Delhi Cantt., Delhi Sarai Rohilla, Faridabad, Ballabhgarh, Palwal, Narela, Sonipat, Panipat, Kurukshetra, Rohtak, and several others — will function partially during the evening shift. Passengers are encouraged to check local PRS hours before visiting.

Full-Day Closures and Normal Operations During Diwali 2025

Northern Railway confirmed that PRS counters at Parliament House, Press Club of India, Railway Board, Supreme Court, and Delhi High Court will remain closed for the entire day on October 20.

However, Current Reservation counters at New Delhi (Paharganj and Ajmeri Gate sides), Delhi Main, Hazrat Nizamuddin, Anand Vihar, and Delhi Sarai Rohilla will continue normal operations and maintain usual working hours. These counters will handle same-day travel bookings and reservation changes.

The circular specifies that service availability will depend on location and that operations will resume as usual after October 20. Passengers are advised to plan their ticketing in advance and confirm station-specific timings before travel.

Parcel Restrictions and Operational Measures During Diwali 2025

Northern Railway also announced temporary restrictions on parcel traffic across the Delhi area. From October 20 to October 26, all parcel transactions, including leased SLRs, AGCs, and VPs, are suspended at New Delhi, Delhi, and Anand Vihar Terminal stations.

Parcel godowns and platforms must remain free from packages, ensuring better passenger movement during the festive rush. The restriction applies to both inward and outward parcel traffic, including passing trains from other divisions or zones that stop in Delhi for loading or unloading.

Personal luggage will continue to be allowed in passenger coaches. The booking of registered newspapers and magazines will only be permitted after all commercial formalities are met. Northern Railway confirmed that this measure is intended to improve operational safety and efficiency during the Diwali period.

Source, photo: indianexpress.com

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