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Delhi Railway Ticket Services Halted Overnight for System Maintenance

The Northern Railway has announced a five-hour suspension of all Passenger Reservation System services in the Delhi region for scheduled maintenance. The shutdown from 11:45 PM Thursday to 4:45 AM Friday will halt ticket bookings, cancellations, PNR status checks, and charting services both online and at counters. Railway authorities urge passengers to complete essential travel tasks before the deadline to avoid inconvenience. The maintenance is aimed at upgrading system capacity and improving service speed and reliability for future passenger benefits.

Key Points: Delhi Railway PRS Services Suspended for Night Maintenance

  • 5-hour PRS shutdown in Delhi
  • Affects online & counter services
  • No booking, cancellation or PNR checks
  • Maintenance aims to upgrade system
  • Advise complete tasks before deadline
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Railway reservation services to be suspended in Delhi overnight for maintenance

Northern Railway suspends all ticket booking, cancellation & PNR services in Delhi from 11:45 PM to 4:45 AM for system maintenance. Plan ahead.

"all necessary travel-related tasks... should be completed before 11:45 p.m. on Thursday - Northern Railway advisory"

New Delhi, March 26

The Northern Railway has announced a temporary suspension of Passenger Reservation System services in Delhi due to scheduled maintenance work on Thursday night and early Friday, impacting a wide range of passenger-related facilities.

An important advisory has been issued for train passengers, cautioning that those planning to book or cancel tickets, or check their PNR status during the night of March 26-27, may face inconvenience as both online and counter-based services will remain unavailable for several hours.

Railway authorities have urged passengers to complete all essential travel-related activities in advance to avoid last-minute disruptions.

According to officials, PRS services in the Delhi region will be temporarily halted for maintenance purposes, during which key services such as ticket booking, cancellations, and inquiries will not be accessible.

The suspension is scheduled to begin at 11:45 p.m. on Thursday night and will continue until 4:45 a.m. on Friday (March 27), lasting for approximately five hours. During this window, passengers will not be able to access several core railway services.

Officials said that multiple facilities linked to the Delhi reservation system will remain unavailable during this period, including booking services through the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation website as well as ticket counters at railway stations.

Passengers will also be unable to check the PNR status of their tickets or cancel confirmed and waitlisted bookings during the maintenance window.

In addition, train charting services will be suspended, affecting related functionalities such as chart preparation and Electronic Deposit Receipt (EDR) services. Tatkal bookings and other last-minute reservation options will also remain unavailable during this period.

The Railways said that the temporary suspension is part of efforts to upgrade system capacity and improve overall speed and efficiency. The maintenance and technical enhancements are aimed at ensuring faster and more reliable services for passengers in the future.

Appealing to commuters, the Railways has advised that all necessary travel-related tasks, especially ticket booking and cancellations, should be completed before 11:45 p.m. on Thursday to avoid inconvenience during the suspension period.

- IANS

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Priya S
This is going to cause a lot of confusion for last-minute travelers, especially those relying on Tatkal. The timing is late night, but many people plan journeys at that time. Railways should consider shorter maintenance windows or do it on a Sunday night maybe?
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Aman W
Finally! Hope this maintenance fixes the endless 'server busy' errors. Travelling by train is our lifeline and a smooth booking system is the least we deserve. Kudos for the upgrade, but please ensure it actually makes a difference.
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Sarah B
As someone who books tickets for my family back in Dehradun frequently, this is a bit of a hassle. The advisory is clear though. I've set a reminder to do all my bookings before 11 PM. Hope the improved speed is worth the short-term inconvenience.
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Vikram M
A five-hour window in the middle of the night for essential maintenance seems reasonable. Better than constant glitches. My only request to Railways: please don't let the new system crash during the next festival booking rush!
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Kriti O
While upgrades are necessary, the communication strategy could be better. This news should be prominently displayed on the IRCTC homepage and app for at least 3 days prior, not just a press release. Many passengers from smaller towns might miss this.

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