Diwali rush: Guest workers cram into train coaches at Chennai Central

With Diwali just three days away, several thousand migrant workers have begun leaving Chennai to celebrate the festival with their families, triggering a heavy rush at MGR Chennai Central railway station. As passengers jostle to board trains to West Bengal, Bihar, Odisha and other northern states, the rush for limited unreserved compartments has created chaotic scenes, raising concerns over passenger safety.