On the occasion of Holi (Dhuleti), thousands of passengers were seen crowding Udhna Railway Station in Surat as they set out to return to their native towns for the festival. Early on Thursday, long queues formed at ticket counters and platforms as migrant workers and travelers from Surat prepared to board trains to various destinations across India to celebrate the festivity with their families.
Railway staff and security personnel were deployed to manage the surge and help ensure orderly boarding in the face of rising travel demand. With Holi festivities in full swing across the country, this surge aligns with broader railway reports indicating a heavy rush of passengers at major stations as people travel ahead of the holidays.
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