As the festive season approaches, Indian Railways has introduced new travel rules for passengers. With Diwali, Chhath Puja, and Dhanteras just days away, the festive travel rush must have already begun. To make journeys smoother, Indian Railways has announced new rules, offers and restrictions— from ticket bookings to platform access and discounts. Here’s what travellers need to know before heading home.

1. Restrictions on platform tickets in Delhi, Mumbai, Gujarat stations

Key railway stations in Delhi-NCR, Maharashtra and Gujarat will no longer provide platform tickets until October 28, 2025.

Delhi: The Northern Railway announced that the sale of platform tickets will be temporarily suspended at five railway stations – New Delhi, Delhi Jn, Hazrat Nizamuddin, Anand Vihar Terminal an

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