India, Oct. 9 -- Ahead of the festival of lights, the Pune railway station is witnessing significant congestion due to ongoing renovation work at the main entrance gate. Large cement blocks around the circulating area are being removed and replaced, disrupting passenger movement at the station.

Neha Patil, a frequent commuter, said, "It is a nightmare to enter the station right now. The entire area is blocked, and there's barely any space to pass through. It's especially difficult for elderly passengers and those with luggage."

Making matters worse is the absence of signage or alternate routes, and passengers arriving by car or autorickshaw are confused and frustrated as they are unable to find proper entry points. With Diwali round the...