GORAKHPUR, Oct. 24 -- Chaotic scenes were witnessed at Gorakhpur and Deoria railway stations on Friday morning as passengers struggled to board overcrowded, Bihar-bound trains to celebrate Chhath Puja with their families.

Trains arriving from Delhi, Punjab, Maharashtra, and Gujarat were packed with passengers from Eastern Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.

Despite having confirmed tickets, many families were unable to board trains due to the heavy rush and the burden of luggage. Frustrated passengers described the situation as "worse than going to hell," highlighting the unbearable crowd and suffocating conditions.

In response to the massive surge of travellers, Indian Railways has introduced 36 Puja Special Trains within 24 hours. However, thes...