Diwali Chaos: UP-Bound Trains Hit 'Regret' Status; 102 Special Trains Ordered!
Travelers planning to return home for the festive season are facing a massive hurdle. As the demand for rail travel surges, many trains heading toward Uttar Pradesh from major hubs like Delhi and Mumbai have officially hit 'regret' status, leaving thousands of passengers without confirmed or even waiting-list tickets.
The Festive Crunch: Why Seats are Vanishing
The sudden spike in demand is driven by the upcoming festive calendar, with Diwali falling on November 8, 2026, followed by Chhath Puja from November 13 to November 16, 2026. This heavy travel window has pushed many high-demand routes to their absolute limit.
In the railway booking system, a 'regret' status is typically triggered once the waiting list exceeds 150 passengers, effectively stopping any further bookings. This crisis has been particularly evident on popular routes such as:
- Lucknow-Mumbai Pushpak Express
- Delhi-Lucknow AC Express
To manage this, Northern Railway officials have confirmed that the standard waiting list caps are being applied with more flexibility to accommodate the massive festive traffic.
Massive Relief: 102 Special Trains to Run
To prevent