On Sunday, Udhna railway station in Surat, Gujarat, was overwhelmed with a large number of travelers as summer vacations began and industrial activity slowed. Many passengers, primarily migrant workers, faced long queues and inadequate facilities, leading to distress among families, particularly children and the elderly. Eyewitnesses reported that police had to use mild baton charges to manage the crowd and maintain order as attempts to break queues occurred. Despite these challenges, Western Railway officials, including PRO Anubhav Saxena, insisted that the situation was normal and under control. They noted that over 21,000 passengers had already traveled from the station, with special trains like the Antyodaya Express and Amrit Bharat Express being added to the schedule. However, passengers voiced their frustrations, with some waiting in line for over 15 hours without food or water. Complaints about the lack of seating and the ongoing LPG shortage due to industrial slowdowns were prevalent, prompting calls for government attention to these issues. The Deputy Superintendent of Police (Railways), Dipak Gaud, acknowledged that the turnout exceeded train capacities, advising some travelers to return home until more trains could be announced. Meanwhile, Western Railway reiterated the situation's normalcy and urged passengers to rely on official communications.