Platform Ticket Sales Suspended At 13 Railway Stations, Including Mumbai. See Full List

With the Mahaparinirvan Diwas 2025 celebrations ongoing, the Central Railways have put some strict restrictions on platform ticket sales to manage the heavy passenger rush. The move will be effective from December 5 to December 7, and is aimed at ensuring safe boarding and deboarding at busy stations.

The temporary suspension of the platform tickets by the Central Railway (CR) zone also includes two major stations in the Mumbai area. Overall, this will be effective at 13 major railway stations, ensuring smooth passenger flow during the festivities. In contrast, platform tickets will be issued to the families of senior citizens, ailing passengers, children and lady passengers who require assistance, as per Railway Board guidelines.

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Dr Swapnil Nila, Chief Public Relations Officer, Central Railway, shared his thoughts about the move in a statement: “Central Railway has imposed temporary restriction on sale of platform tickets at 13 major stations in anticipation of heavy rush of followers travelling on account of Mahaparinirvan Diwas.”

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He added, “Persons accompanying Aged persons, Senior Citizens, Ailing persons, Children, Illiterate persons & lady passengers unable to fend for themselves are exempted from these restrictions to ensure ease of travel.” Dr Nila also advised passengers to plan ahead and follow the new regulations to ensure a smooth and safe journey.

Complete list of 13 railway stations where platform ticket sales have been suspended:

• Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (from December 5 to 7)
• Dadar station (from December 5 to 7)
• Bhusaval (from December 5-6)
• Nashik Road (from December 5-6)
• Manmad (from December 5-6)
• Jalgaon (from December 5-6)
• Akola (from December 5-6)
• Shegaon (from December 5-6)
• Pachora (from December 5-6)
• Badnera (from December 5-6)
• Malkapur (from December 5-6)
• Chalisgaon (from December 5-6)
• Nagpur (from December 5-6)

Meanwhile, the authorities are also planning to develop passenger holding areas at railway stations, following the successful implementation at New Delhi railway station (NDLS). The Ministry of Railways plans to build permanent passenger holding areas at 75 additional stations. The national transporter aims to complete these holdings before the 2026 festival season.

More about Mahaparinirvan Diwas

Observed annually on December 6 to commemorate the death anniversary of Dr B.R. Ambedkar, the chief architect of the Indian Constitution. The day is a solemn occasion to honour his legacy, which includes his work as a social reformer, his role in the Dalit movement, and his contributions to social justice, economic policy and labour rights. 

The day is marked by paying tribute to Dr Ambedkar, who passed away on this day in 1956, with events often held at his statue in Parliament House and at the Chaityabhoomi in Mumbai. Many people, including political leaders, pay floral tributes and reflect on his teachings. 

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Thousands of followers, known as "Bhim Sainiks", are gathering at Chaitya Bhoomi in Dadar, Mumbai, where Dr Ambedkar was cremated. The Maharashtra government has also declared a local public holiday for state and semi-government offices in Mumbai and its suburbs. Additionally, nationwide events are being held at various locations, including Ambedkar Bhawans, Ambedkar Parks and Panchteerth sites associated with his life.