Delhi Railway PRS Counters to Remain Partially Closed on Deepawali on November 8
According to the announced arrangements, some reservation offices will provide partial services during the evening shift, while several others will remain closed during evening hours. A separate set of reservation centres will remain closed throughout the day.
Passengers planning to book railway tickets or access reservation services on Deepawali have been advised to take note of the revised arrangements and plan their visits accordingly.
Partial Services at Three Reservation Offices
The following computerized passenger reservation offices will provide partial services during the evening shift and operate until 6:00 PM:
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IRCA Building
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Delhi Junction
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Hazrat Nizamuddin
These offices will offer limited services during the evening shift as part of the special arrangements for the festival.
15 Reservation Centres to Remain Closed During Evening Shift
The following 15 reservation centres will remain closed during the evening shift, from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM, on November 8. However, all these centres will continue to operate as usual during the morning shift.
| S. No. | Reservation centre |
|---|---|
| 1 | Sarojini Nagar |
| 2 | Kirti Nagar |
| 3 | Shakur Basti |
| 4 | Delhi Shahdara |
| 5 | Ghaziabad |
| 6 | Karkardooma |
| 7 | Okhla |
| 8 | Noida |
| 9 | Tughlakabad |
| 10 | Sabzi Mandi |
| 11 | Adarsh Nagar |
| 12 | Lajpat Nagar |
| 13 | Rohini |
| 14 | All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) |
| 15 | International Tourist Bureau, IRCA Building |
Passengers visiting these centres should complete their reservation-related work during the morning shift to avoid inconvenience.
Six Reservation Centres to Remain Closed Throughout the Day
The following reservation centres will remain closed for the entire day on November 8, 2026:
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Parliament House
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Press Club of India
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Railway Board
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Supreme Court
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High Court
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Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)
No reservation services will be available at these six centres throughout the day under the announced arrangements.
Passengers Advised to Plan Ahead
The special arrangements have been made in view of the Deepawali festival, which falls on Sunday, November 8, 2026. Passengers intending to visit computerized reservation offices in Delhi and the surrounding areas should check the operating hours of their preferred centres before travelling.
While several centres will continue to function normally during the morning shift, evening services will be restricted at designated locations. The six specified centres will remain closed throughout the day.
Passengers are advised to plan their ticket reservations accordingly to avoid last-minute inconvenience during the festival.
