Amid Diwali celebrations across the country, a video going viral on social media shows a massive festive rush outside Udhna Junction railway station in Gujarat's Surat. It is reported that hundreds and thousands of passengers were seen waiting in long queues to catch a train from Surat's Udhna Railway Station a day before Diwali, on October 19. It is reported that migrant workers from Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand and a few other states gathered outside the Udhna Railway Station in Surat to board trains to their homes during the festive season. Although additional train services have been announced for the festive season, the station was seen flooded with passengers as thousands stood in long queues, with many stretching well beyond the premises and into nearby streets. According to a report in the Indian Express, the Western Railway (WR) set a new record on Sunday, October 19, by operating 21 festive trains from Udhna Railway Station within a span of 12 hours. It is reported that the operation of 21 trans for the festive season facilitated the travel of thousands of migrant workers from Surat to Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. Vikram Samvat 2082: Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel Extends Greetings, Urges Citizens to Support 'Vocal for Local' and Atmanirbhar Bharat Vision.

Passengers Stand in Huge Line Outside Udhna Railway Station in Surat to Catch Train

Massive Festive Rush Seen at Surat's Udhna Railway Station

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