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IN PHOTOS: Summer rush swells crowds in general coaches at Mumbai's CSMT

Updated On: 03 May, 2026 05:28 PM IST | Anushree Gaikwad

Overcrowding in unreserved train coaches has once again come into sharp focus at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT), as passengers grapple with packed compartments and unsafe travel conditions during the peak travel season. (Pics/Ashish Raje)

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Several commuters were seen hanging precariously near the doors, while others squeezed into already congested compartments. PICS/ ASHISH RAJE

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Several commuters were seen hanging precariously near the doors, while others squeezed into already congested compartments. PICS/ ASHISH RAJE
The situation is particularly acute during weekends and vacation periods, when a surge in passenger numbers leads to a sharp rise in demand for unreserved travel

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The situation is particularly acute during weekends and vacation periods, when a surge in passenger numbers leads to a sharp rise in demand for unreserved travel

Many travellers, especially those unable to secure reserved tickets at short notice, are left with no option but to board general coaches, which often operate far beyond their intended capacity

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Many travellers, especially those unable to secure reserved tickets at short notice, are left with no option but to board general coaches, which often operate far beyond their intended capacity

The issue of overcrowding in general bogies is not new, but it continues to highlight broader challenges in India’s railway infrastructure, including capacity constraints and uneven distribution of resources

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The issue of overcrowding in general bogies is not new, but it continues to highlight broader challenges in India’s railway infrastructure, including capacity constraints and uneven distribution of resources

On May 2, visuals from the Mumbai–Latur–Bidar Express and the Mandovi Express (10103) showed general (unreserved) bogies filled beyond capacity, with passengers struggling to find standing space, let alone seats

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On May 2, visuals from the Mumbai–Latur–Bidar Express and the Mandovi Express (10103) showed general (unreserved) bogies filled beyond capacity, with passengers struggling to find standing space, let alone seats

As the summer travel rush continues, the scenes at CSMT serve as a reminder of the urgent need for long-term solutions to ensure safer and more comfortable journeys for millions of daily rail passengers.

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As the summer travel rush continues, the scenes at CSMT serve as a reminder of the urgent need for long-term solutions to ensure safer and more comfortable journeys for millions of daily rail passengers.

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