Festive Rush: Delhi-NCR Railways Suspend Platform Tickets From Oct 15–27

To manage the heavy festive rush during Diwali and Chhath Puja, Indian Railways has temporarily suspended the sale of platform tickets at major Delhi-NCR railway stations from October 15 to October 27, 2025. The move aims to ensure passenger safety, reduce congestion, and prevent inconvenience or accidents caused by overcrowding at railway premises. Officials clarified that the platform ticket service will resume as usual after October 27.

The suspension applies to the following key stations:

• Delhi Junction
• New Delhi Railway Station
• Anand Vihar Terminal
• Ghaziabad Junction
• Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station

Passengers are advised to plan their travel accordingly and ensure that only those with valid train tickets access the platforms. Railways also urged commuters to safeguard their belongings, follow safety guidelines, and maintain social distancing inside station premises.

Special Trains to Bihar to Meet Surge in Demand

To accommodate the festive-season passenger surge, several special trains will operate on Delhi-Bihar routes, including two special Vande Bharat trains. The five key routes identified for the highest demand are Patna, Gaya, Darbhanga, Bhagalpur, and Samastipur.

This year, the number of special train trips has doubled compared to 2024. For example, the Delhi-Patna route saw 280 special trips last year, which has been increased to 596 trips in 2025. Last year, one special Vande Bharat train ran on the Delhi-Patna route; this year, two Vande Bharat trains will operate, completing nearly 65 trips within a month.

These measures are part of Indian Railways' efforts to ensure smooth travel, passenger safety, and efficient crowd management during the peak festive period.