Drone monitoring, spl trains to handle Diwali rush at Surat, Udhna

As the festive season approaches, Surat and Udhna railway stations are witnessing a heavy rush of migrant workers traveling to North India ahead of Diwali, Chhath Puja, and the upcoming Bihar elections.

- FPJ News Service

To prevent overcrowding and ensure passenger safety, Western Railway and Surat City Police have rolled out a comprehensive crowd management plan, featuring drone surveillance, special trains, and expanded passenger facilities.

Every year, thousands of workers from Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttarakhand, and Odisha head home from Surat — one of India’s largest textile and diamond hubs — to celebrate with their families. To manage this surge, authorities are taking proactive measures to maintain order and avoid any stampede-like situations dur-

ing peak travel days.