The upcoming Diwali and Chhath festivals in North India, especially in Bihar, are causing a surge in train bookings. Due to the large number of people returning home for Chhath, many trains heading to Bihar are already fully booked or have long waiting lists. This situation is particularly prominent for trains...
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arriving in Patna between October 25th and November 6th. While Vande Bharat trains offer more availability, their seats are quickly being booked, and it is expected that all seats between October 25th and November 6th will be booked by the end of September. The importance of Chhath in Bihar leads to many people returning from various states like Maharashtra, Gujarat, and South India, making advance booking a necessity.