Every summer; thousands of migrants, who have a sizable presence in Mumbai, have to queue up for days outside reservation counters amid scorching heat just to get a ticket for a comfortable journey. The demand shoots up during summer as schools close, while festivities and marriage ceremonies peak.
In hope of getting tickets, people are often compelled to spend two-three days waiting in a queue, that too, without the guarantee of success.
Many return disappointed as the limited number of tickets get quickly sold. Within minutes of seats being put up for sale, available slots get filled, leaving countless travellers stranded.
この記事は The Free Press Journal の April 18, 2024 版に掲載されています。
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7 日間の Magzter GOLD 無料トライアルを開始して、何千もの厳選されたプレミアム ストーリー、9,000 以上の雑誌や新聞にアクセスしてください。
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