Tiruppur Railway Station Overcrowded as Migrant Workers Rush Home for Diwali

The Tiruppur railway station was swamped during the Diwali rush as thousands of migrant workers boarded trains to head home. The influx of passengers overwhelmed the station’s facilities, causing delays and congestion. Authorities reported that the surge was part of a larger trend of workers returning to their hometowns for the festival. The station’s staff worked to manage the crowd and ensure safe boarding. The event highlighted the challenges of handling large-scale travel during peak festive periods.