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Travel Challenges During Diwali and Chhath: Packed Trains and Creative Solutions
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What Happened?
As millions travel home for Diwali and Chhath, trains are overcrowded, leading to passengers finding creative ways to cope with the lack of space. Reports from various stations highlight the struggles faced by travelers.
Key points
- Trains from Delhi, Mumbai, and Gujarat are overcrowded during the festive season.
- Passengers are seen traveling in unsafe conditions, including hanging from doors.
- One traveler created a makeshift swing using a bedsheet to sit comfortably.
- The situation at Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay Junction is particularly chaotic.
- Travelers report difficulties even accessing toilets due to overcrowding.
Key insights
- The current travel conditions may deter some from traveling during peak seasons in the future.
- Increased demand for train services during festivals could prompt railway authorities to enhance capacity.
- Passengers' creative solutions reflect the desperation faced during peak travel times.
Why it matters
The overcrowding during festivals highlights the need for better travel arrangements for passengers.
Source
India Today
