Northern Railway Revises PRS Counter Timings in Delhi Division for Diwali 2026
Advance reservation counters to operate only from 8 AM to 2 PM on November 8; 24-hour current reservation facilities to continue as usual
In view of the upcoming Diwali festival, Northern Railway has announced revised operating hours for Passenger Reservation System (PRS) counters across the Delhi Division to facilitate the smooth functioning of reservation services and regulate passenger movement during the festive period.
Under the revised arrangements, advance reservation counters at designated locations across the division will operate only during the first shift, from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM, and will remain closed during the second shift, from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
The revised schedule is intended to help passengers plan their reservation-related activities in advance and avoid inconvenience while accessing railway ticketing services during the festival.
Advance Reservation Counters to Operate from 8 AM to 2 PM
According to Northern Railway, the revised timings will apply to advance reservation counters at several important railway stations and PRS locations across Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and adjoining areas under the Delhi Division.
The following locations will have advance reservation facilities available between 8:00 AM and 2:00 PM:
- Anand Vihar Terminal (PRS)
- Sahibabad
- Gurugram
- Palam
- Delhi Cantonment
- Delhi Sarai Rohilla
- Faridabad
- Ballabhgarh
- Palwal
- Tapri
- Narela
- Sonipat
- Panipat
- Karnal
- Kurukshetra
- Jind
- Rohtak
- Modinagar
- Meerut Cantonment
- Meerut City
- Muzaffarnagar
- Greater Noida
- Shakur Basti
- Bahadurgarh
- Nangloi
- Shamli
- Deoband
- Pataudi Road
Passengers planning to book reserved tickets or undertake other reservation-related transactions at these locations have been advised to visit the counters during the revised operating hours.
The counters will not provide advance reservation services during the second shift, between 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM.
24-Hour Current Reservation Counters to Remain Operational
Northern Railway has clarified that the revised schedule will not affect current reservation counters operating round the clock.
These counters will continue functioning according to their existing 24-hour schedules, ensuring that passengers can access current reservation facilities without any change in operating hours.
The round-the-clock current reservation facilities will remain available at the following locations:
- New Delhi Railway Station – Paharganj side
- New Delhi Railway Station – Ajmeri Gate side
- Delhi Main Railway Station
- Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station
- Anand Vihar Terminal
- Delhi Sarai Rohilla Railway Station
- Delhi Cantonment Railway Station
- Meerut City Railway Station
The continuation of these services is expected to provide additional convenience to passengers seeking current reservation facilities during the festive period.
Certain Advance Reservation Counters to Remain Closed on November 8
In addition to the revised shift timings, Northern Railway has announced that certain advance reservation counters, which normally remain closed on Sundays, will remain closed for the entire day on November 8, 2026.
These locations include:
Baraut, Noli, Naya Ghaziabad, Mansa, Narwana, Tohana, Muradnagar, Maur, Khatauli, Gohana, Samalkha, Ganaur, Kaithal, Shahabad Markanda, Jhajjar, Darul Uloom, Saket Court, Dwarka Court, Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) and Chaudhary Charan Singh University (MTC).
Passengers intending to use reservation services at these locations should take note of the full-day closure and make alternative arrangements for their ticket bookings.
Passengers Advised to Plan Reservation Activities in Advance
Northern Railway has urged passengers planning to visit PRS counters on November 8 to carefully note the revised operating arrangements and schedule their reservation-related activities accordingly.
Passengers are advised to complete advance reservation transactions during the designated first-shift timings wherever applicable. Those requiring current reservation facilities can continue to use the round-the-clock counters at the specified railway stations.
The revised arrangements are part of the railway administration’s efforts to ensure the smooth delivery of passenger services during the Diwali festive period while maintaining operational efficiency across the Delhi Division.
Travellers should check the applicable counter timings before visiting their nearest PRS facility to avoid unnecessary delays or inconvenience.
