GORAKHPUR, Oct. 26 -- As part of a special initiative to welcome Chhath pilgrims, the North Eastern Railway (NER) set up designated waiting areas and organised devotional song performances at Gorakhpur Railway Station on Saturday. Traditional Bhojpuri folk singers performed devotional songs, creating a festive and spiritual atmosphere for passengers.

The waiting lounges were equipped with comfortable seating, entertainment facilities, and real-time train information displays. These arrangements eased travel stress, improved crowd management, and provided travelers with a warm cultural welcome ahead of the festival.

Chief public relations officer of NER, Pankaj Kumar Singh, stated, "Indian Railways is committed to ensuring safe, reliable...