No space to board, hours-long waits: Festive rush overwhelms railway stations as passengers struggle to reach home

With the festive seasons of Diwali and Chhath Puja right around the corner, railway stations are packed with travelers, reflecting a significant rise in passenger activity. The Railway Minister has announced the introduction of additional special trains and new crowd-control initiatives to manage the increasing number of passengers. Prominent stations such as Anand Vihar and Lokmanya Tilak Terminus are notably crowded, leading to difficulties for families trying to board trains.