{"id":1315485,"date":"2026-11-04T10:42:44","date_gmt":"2026-11-04T05:12:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1315485"},"modified":"2026-11-04T10:43:01","modified_gmt":"2026-11-04T05:13:01","slug":"platform-ticket-sales-suspended-in-delhi-due-to-massive-crowd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/platform-ticket-sales-suspended-in-delhi-due-to-massive-crowd\/","title":{"rendered":"Platform Ticket Sales Suspended In Delhi Due To Massive Crowd"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Indian Railways has temporarily suspended platform ticket sales at six major Delhi-NCR stations from November 3 to November 14, 2026, to manage the expected passenger rush during Diwali and Chhath. The restriction is intended to reduce crowding and help passengers move safely through busy stations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"732\" height=\"419\" src=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/images-62.jpeg\" alt=\"Platform Ticket Sales Suspended In Delhi Due To Massive Crowd \" class=\"wp-image-1315491\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/images-62.jpeg 732w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/images-62-300x172.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 732px) 100vw, 732px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The affected stations are New Delhi, Delhi Junction, Hazrat Nizamuddin, Ghaziabad, Anand Vihar Terminal and Anand Vihar Halt. The suspension applies to platform tickets sold at station counters, through the UTS mobile app and at automatic ticket vending machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who Can Enter the Platforms?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>During the restriction period, access is generally limited to passengers holding valid train tickets. However, Northern Railway has provided exemptions for people accompanying elderly, sick, specially abled or illiterate passengers, as well as women who require assistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Passengers should check with railway staff if they need to accompany someone who falls under an exempted category, as access may be permitted when assistance is necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Has the Railway Introduced the Restriction?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The festive season typically brings a sharp increase in train travel, with family members and friends accompanying passengers to stations. This can add to congestion on platforms, footbridges and station entrances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By limiting access to people who are travelling, the Railways aims to ease movement, reduce unnecessary crowding and improve passenger safety during the busy period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Parcel Services Also Face Temporary Restrictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Railways has announced separate curbs on parcel operations at key stations. At New Delhi, Anand Vihar Terminal and Delhi Junction,<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Indian Railways has temporarily suspended platform ticket sales at six major Delhi-NCR stations from November 3 to November 14, 2026, to manage the expected passenger rush during Diwali and Chhath. The restriction is intended to reduce crowding and help passengers move safely through busy stations. 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