SaralnamaPassengers spent the night outside Khurja Junction station in Bulandshahr on to book Tatkal tickets for Diwali and Chhath Puja. Regular reservations are full due to festivals, leaving Tatkal as the only option. Many arrived at 9 PM, forming queues. Several trains to Bihar and West Bengal are marked 'regret' (fully booked). Station Superintendent Ghanshyam Meena said reservations filled up quickly due to upcoming festivals. Passengers now have to travel in general coaches. Some are trying to book from Aligarh, Ghaziabad, or Delhi. To get Tatkal tickets, reach the station early and join the queue. (Updated 18 Oct 2025, 08:41 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Passengers spent the night outside Khurja Junction station in Bulandshahr on 13 Oct 2023 to book Tatkal tickets for Diwali and Chhath Puja
- Regular reservations are full due to festivals, leaving Tatkal as the only option
- Many arrived at 9 PM, forming queues