CHENNAI: Southern Railway has announced that platform ticket sales will be temporarily suspended on October 29 and 30 (Tuesday and Wednesday) to manage passenger crowds during Deepavali.
The temporary suspension will be implemented at Chennai Central, Chennai Egmore, Tambaram, and Perambur railway stations, a statement said.
However, exemptions will be given to senior citizens and passengers with medical conditions.
The railway division has requested passengers to plan their travel accordingly and cooperate with the new regulations.