Due to a strike by bus and taxi drivers in Lakhimpur Kheri, there were no buses or other vehicles available for travel. This led to a heavy rush on trains as people were forced to rely on them for their commute. Trains were packed with passengers struggling to find seats, making...
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the journey a challenge. The situation was further exacerbated by the fact that many trains were delayed due to fog. The strike resulted in a complete disruption of road transport, leaving passengers with no alternative but to use the trains. The usual lack of long-distance routes from Lakhimpur station meant that many trains were typically empty. However, the strike forced all passengers to utilize the available trains, leading to overcrowding on all routes.