Western Railway restricts platform ticket sales at Vapi, Surat, Udhna stations amid heavy Diwali rush October 14, 2025

Surat: Western Railway has temporarily suspended the sale of platform tickets at four major stations to manage expected crowds during the upcoming festive season. The Railways stated that this measure aims to reduce overcrowding on platforms and ensure smooth passenger movement within station premises. The restrictions will be in place from October 15 to 31 at Bandra Terminus in Mumbai, and at Vapi, Udhna, and Surat stations in Gujarat, according to an official statement.

The statement added that exemptions will be provided for genuine cases, including those assisting senior citizens, women, differently-abled individuals (divyanjan), illiterate passengers, or anyone req

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