The summer travel season in India is marked by significant overcrowding at major railway stations, particularly in Mumbai, Surat, and Pune. On a single day, over 1,67,000 passengers sought to board north and east-bound trains, highlighting the challenges faced by migrant workers returning home for weddings and holidays. The Indian Railways has announced 18,262 Summer Special train trips until July, but the sheer volume of travelers has led to chaotic scenes. At Bandra Terminus, passengers like Avdesh Kumar, who waited for eight to nine hours for a train to Mau in Uttar Pradesh, are opting for unreserved tickets due to high prices for confirmed seats. The situation is compounded by the wedding season and the summer harvest, resulting in long queues and overcrowded platforms. Officials have noted that while efforts are made to manage crowds, the density of travelers often overwhelms the systems in place, leading to incidents such as barricades collapsing. Despite these challenges, the Indian Railways continues to operate special trains to accommodate the surge in demand.