'No-room' on Gaya-Haridwar trains before ancestral offerings: Long-distance trains full until Diwali-Chhath, seat scrambling in trains as festive season begins.

The long-distance trains passing through Gwalior railway station have already seen a rush for seats even before the festival season has begun. From the start of Pitru Paksha in late September to Diwali and Chhath Puja, major trains heading towards North and South India are facing a no-room situation. Along with regular trains, special trains run by the railways are also falling short in the face of passenger congestion. In such a situation, passengers