# Delhi tightens security, traffic, rail checks for I-Day 2026-08-12T21:06:10+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 2 independent outlets Indian Railways has ordered stricter security checks at major Delhi stations from August 13 to 16, urging passengers to arrive early. Parcel booking and handling services at several stations remain suspended during the period, the Northern Railway advisory said. On August 15, Delhi Traffic Police will close key roads around Red Fort from 4am to 10am, including Netaji Subhash Marg, Lothian Road, and Chandni Chowk. City and interstate buses will be diverted, and goods vehicles banned from midnight August 14 to 11am. Commuters are advised to use alternative routes and avoid carrying cameras, umbrellas, or water bottles to the ceremony. ## Coverage - indiatvnews.com - timesofindia.indiatimes.com Tags: Delhi stations, Independence Day, Indian Railways, parcel suspension, security checks Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/delhi-railway-stations-tighten-security-parcel-services-suspended-for-i-day/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/delhi-railway-stations-tighten-security-parcel-services-suspended-for-i-day/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.