Summer Travel Rush: Train Waiting Lists in Gujarat Exceed 1000, Ticket Scarcity Looms
April 01, 2025
Ahmedabad: With the onset of the summer vacation season, passengers are facing significant challenges securing train tickets, particularly for routes heading to North India. Waiting lists for various classes on numerous trains are skyrocketing, leaving travelers anxious and frustrated.
Currently, waiting lists are exceeding 1000 for trains departing from Ahmedabad, making it extremely difficult to obtain confirmed reservations. Passengers are questioning how they will manage to travel if they cannot secure tickets.
Specifically, the following trains are experiencing exceptionally high waiting lists:
- Train No. 19165 Ahmedabad-Baroni Express: The waiting list for the April 11th departure has crossed 1000 in sleeper class.
- Train No. 19224 Ahmedabad-Jammu Tawi Express: The waiting list for the April 10th, 11th, 14th, 15th, and 16th departures is also exceeding 1000 in sleeper class.
- Train No. 19409 Ahmedabad-Gorakhpur Express: The waiting list for the April 11th and 14th departures is similarly high.
- Train No. 19233 Ahmedabad-Hathia Express: The waiting list for the April 12th departure is also exceeding 1000 in sleeper class.
- Train No. 12834 Ahmedabad-Asansol Express: The waiting list for the April 13th departure is over 1000 in sleeper class.
- Train No. 19223 Ahmedabad-Jamnagar Express: The waiting list for the April 10th and May 1st departures is substantial.
- Train No. 19269 Porbandar-Muzaffarpur Express: The waiting list for the April 11th departure is also significant.
- Train No. 19263 Dwarka-Rajendranagar Express: The waiting list for the April 13th departure is also substantial.
This surge in demand is attributed to the summer holiday season, leading to a massive influx of passengers heading towards North India. The situation is causing considerable distress among travelers, especially those planning long-distance journeys. Direct flights and connecting flights are also experiencing significant delays and increased fares. Cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Patna, and Lucknow are witnessing a substantial increase in passenger traffic. DeshGujarat
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