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Raksha Bandhan rush leaves Indore trains and buses packed on Delhi, Mumbai, Pune routes
✍️ Amar Ujala · Indore
🗓 26 Aug 2026, 06:02 PM
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A surge of travelers returning home for Raksha Bandhan has filled seats on trains and buses departing Indore for major destinations including Delhi, Mumbai and Pune.
Indore witnessed a sharp rise in passenger traffic on its rail and road services as families rushed to reach their homes for the Raksha Bandhan festival. Trains and buses heading towards Delhi, Mumbai and Pune reported fully booked seats, prompting commuters to seek alternative arrangements.
The congestion extended beyond the three major routes, affecting services to several states such as Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan and the National Capital Region. Transport operators confirmed that the surge is directly linked to the holiday, with no additional special trains announced yet.
Authorities urged travelers to book tickets well in advance and consider staggered travel plans to ease the pressure on the already crowded network. The situation underscores the seasonal travel spike that festivals like Rakhi bring to central India's transport hubs.
The congestion extended beyond the three major routes, affecting services to several states such as Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan and the National Capital Region. Transport operators confirmed that the surge is directly linked to the holiday, with no additional special trains announced yet.
Authorities urged travelers to book tickets well in advance and consider staggered travel plans to ease the pressure on the already crowded network. The situation underscores the seasonal travel spike that festivals like Rakhi bring to central India's transport hubs.