Diwali 2026 Train Booking Alert
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Diwali 2026 Train Booking Alert
Indian Railways has announced that reservation counters at several locations in the Delhi-NCR region will be closed on November 8, 2026, due to Diwali celebrations. This closure will affect the Passenger Reservation System (PRS) at various locations, with some counters operating partially and others fully closed. Passengers are advised to check specific timings before planning their visit to reservation counters.
Affected Locations and Services
On November 8, partial service will be available until 18:00 hrs at the IRCA Building, Delhi Junction, and Hazrat Nizamuddin Reservation Offices. Meanwhile, several other reservation offices, including Sarojini Nagar, Kirti Nagar, and Shakur Basti, will be closed from 14:00 hrs to 20:00 hrs. Full-day closures will occur at locations such as Parliament House, Press Club of India, and the Railway Board.
Special Train Services for Diwali 2026
To accommodate the increased passenger demand during the festive season, Northern Railway has planned over 6,200 special train trips, marking a 30% increase from the previous year. This includes 2,600 trips operated through 42 newly regularised trains. Popular routes include Delhi-Patna Vande Bharat and Shakur Basti-Darbhanga among others.
Key facts
- Reservation counters closed on November 8, 2026.
- Partial service available till 18:00 hrs at select locations.
- Full-day closure at Parliament House, Press Club of India, Railway Board, Supreme Court, High Court, Jawaharlal Nehru University.
- Northern Railway plans over 6,200 special train trips for Diwali 2026.
- 42 newly regularised trains included in special trips.
