Railways restrict platform ticket sales for Festival Season
Ferozepur, October 13, 2025: In a significant move aimed at managing the anticipated rush during the upcoming festive season, the Firozpur Railway Division has temporarily restricted the sale of platform tickets at Ludhiana and Dhandari Kalan railway stations.
This measure is designed to control excess crowd build-up and ensure a safer and more convenient flow of movement for rail passengers, said Paramdeep Singh Saini, Senior Divisional Commercial Manager, Northern Railway
According to the notification issued by the division, the suspension of platform ticket sales will be effective from October 16, 2025, to October 26, 2025. The restriction is specifically intended to prevent unnecessary congestion within the station premises, thereby enhancing the operational safety during a high-traffic period.
The Firozpur Division is appealing to all passengers for cooperation to make rail travel more comfortable and secure. Travelers are strongly advised to keep their luggage to a minimum during the journey and to drop off or pick up their acquaintances and family members outside the main railway station premises.
The railway authorities emphasized that the safety and pleasant journey of passengers remain their paramount concern. They also issued a strict reminder that carrying crackers or any type of inflammable items during the journey is prohibited, urging passengers to comply with all railway rules while traveling.