Diwali Travel Surge: Trains Flooded, Indian Railways In Action
Many in India celebrate the onset of festive season with their family and peers every year but for some it is a luxury. The demand for seats in train drastically increases especially during Diwali and Chhath Puja. Major rush of travelers is witnessed on routes where trains are headed to Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, Bihar, and Jharkhand from major cities like Mumbai, Delhi Chandigarh. People who have migrated to these cities for various reasons, majorly employment, head back home during this season. This, consequently floods trains and platforms with a massive crowd. NDTV reports from the ground to uncover Indian Railways' Plan to manage the passengers, especially unreserved, who plan to head back home during festivals.
