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Delhi railway stations to face stricter security checks; parcel services suspended, Railways issues advisory

Indian Railways has issued an important advisory for passengers travelling through major railway stations in Delhi ahead of Independence Day. Northern Railway has urged passengers to reach stations well in advance as security checks are being tightened between August 13 and August 16. Passengers have been advised to factor in the additional time required for security screening while planning their journeys. Railway authorities have also appealed to travellers to cooperate fully with security personnel during the checking process.In a separate security-related measure, parcel booking and handling services will remain suspended at several major railway stations in Delhi during the Independence Day period.