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IN PHOTOS: Trains packed to the brim! Indian Railways struggles to manage festive rush

Updated On: 20 October, 2025 12:36 AM IST | Tarun Verma

As the festive season approaches, railway stations across India are witnessing massive crowds, with thousands of passengers rushing home for Diwali and Chhath Puja. Despite Indian Railways introducing several special trains to manage the rush, major routes—especially towards Uttar Pradesh and Bihar—remain overcrowded and chaotic. (Pics/PTI)

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Unprecedented crowds were witnessed at various railway stations across India over the last few days as people headed to their hometowns ahead of Diwali and Chhath Puja. (Pics/PTI)

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Unprecedented crowds were witnessed at various railway stations across India over the last few days as people headed to their hometowns ahead of Diwali and Chhath Puja. (Pics/PTI)
While the railway authorities have started several festivals and special trains to curb the congestion and overcrowding in trains, the situation on Saturday and Sunday looked concerning

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While the railway authorities have started several festivals and special trains to curb the congestion and overcrowding in trains, the situation on Saturday and Sunday looked concerning

In view of minimising the congestion, Western Railway notified that there are around 75 pairs of special trains for the festive season that are making more than 2,400 trips to ferry passengers

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In view of minimising the congestion, Western Railway notified that there are around 75 pairs of special trains for the festive season that are making more than 2,400 trips to ferry passengers

 A large number of people were seen at the platforms waiting for their train to arrive so that they could head back to their hometown

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 A large number of people were seen at the platforms waiting for their train to arrive so that they could head back to their hometown

Major rush and chaotic situation was seen on routes towards Uttar Pradesh and Bihar days before Diwali at railway stations ahead of Diwali 2025

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Major rush and chaotic situation was seen on routes towards Uttar Pradesh and Bihar days before Diwali at railway stations ahead of Diwali 2025

While  situation in some of the metro cities, such as Delhi, Mumbai and Ahmedabad, looked concerning, the Railway Protection Force and other authorities are working in coordination to control the rush

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While  situation in some of the metro cities, such as Delhi, Mumbai and Ahmedabad, looked concerning, the Railway Protection Force and other authorities are working in coordination to control the rush

Apart from Western Railways, the Central Railways on Saturday also announced that it will operate 1,702 special trains for the Diwali and Chhath Puja festivals in an effort to help passengers travel to their destinations and join their families on the festival

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Apart from Western Railways, the Central Railways on Saturday also announced that it will operate 1,702 special trains for the Diwali and Chhath Puja festivals in an effort to help passengers travel to their destinations and join their families on the festival

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