Permanent holding area, no platform tickets: Northern Railway prepares for Diwali rush in Delhi Northern Railway has started putting in place crowd control measures to manage the festive rush and prevent overcrowding on platforms at the stations in Delhi. Published on: Nov 3, 2026, 08:16:58 IST By Karn Pratap Singh Prefer HTon Google Share via Copy link
Permanent holding area, no platform tickets: Northern Railway prepares for Diwali rush in Delhi
To manage the massive festive rush and prevent overcrowding, Northern Railway has introduced special crowd control measures at railway stations across Delhi. Key steps include setting up a permanent holding area for passengers and stopping the sale of platform tickets. These measures aim to ensure passenger safety and smoother movement during the Diwali and Chhath Puja season.
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What happened
Northern Railway is introducing strict crowd control measures, including permanent holding areas and a ban on platform tickets, to manage the Diwali rush at Delhi stations.
Why it matters
If you are planning to travel home for Diwali via train from Delhi, these new crowd control measures like holding areas and platform ticket restrictions directly impact how you will reach your train. It is meant to keep you safe and prevent stampedes during the chaotic festive rush.
Impact
Railways will enforce strict entry checks, set up large temporary or permanent holding zones outside stations, and ban platform tickets to limit crowding, leading to longer queues outside station gates.
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