Overcrowded trains

06 Jun 2022 - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

Packed passenger trains are common features these days, as the picture shows one of the trains packed with excess passengers seen leaving Fort Railway Station yesterday. The panic driven commuters clung on to trains in fear of private buses would minimise operations from this morning. With the recent bus fare hike, people now turn to trains for their traveling needs. Pix by Nisal Baduge

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Overcrowded trains

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