Due to a surge in demand for train tickets during the summer season, regular express trains from stations like Suremanpur are facing heavy waiting lists, with over 100 people on the waiting list for trains to Mumbai, Delhi and Gujarat. The situation is exacerbated by the difficulty in securing Tatkal tickets....
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To alleviate the pressure, the Indian Railways is running special summer trains, offering confirmed tickets for journeys to major cities. These trains, though weekly, provide respite to passengers facing long waiting lists on regular express trains. Passengers interviewed confirmed the availability of tickets on summer special trains and expressed relief at the option.