Diwali Rush Sees Migrant Workers Cram Into Chennai Central Trains

TOI - Delhi · india

Thousands of migrant workers are flocking to Chennai Central railway station to travel home for Diwali, causing chaotic scenes. Trains heading to West Bengal, Bihar, and Odisha are experiencing immense overcrowding, with unreserved compartments packed far beyond their capacity. Passengers are squeezing into every available space, including floors and doorways, leading to safety concerns. Some travelers report that passengers from unreserved coaches often move into reserved sleeper compartments after the train passes Nellore, disrupting ticketed passengers.