SaralnamaPatna Junction and nearby stations are seeing a surge of passengers for Chhath festival. On Friday, trains from Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, and Chennai arrived packed with travelers. Sleeper and AC coaches were overcrowded. Passenger and express trains to Gaya, Mokama, Ara, and Chhapra were also full. Ticket counters had longer queues than usual. Water bottles were selling for ₹30. Special trains are in high demand despite regular services. Last-minute travelers face difficulties finding seats. Airfares have soared, with Mumbai-Patna tickets costing up to ₹27,500 and Delhi-Patna up to ₹20,000. General coaches are extremely crowded with limited checking. To avoid overcrowding, book train tickets well in advance. (Updated 24 Oct 2025, 20:58 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Patna Junction and nearby stations are seeing a surge of passengers for Chhath festival
- On Friday, trains from Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, and Chennai arrived packed with travelers
- Sleeper and AC coaches were overcrowded