Goa, Aug. 18 -- As the Raksha Bandhan festival approaches, thousands of commuters across the National Capital Region (NCR) face acute travel delays and seat shortages. Indian Railways confirmed that key long-distance trains operating from Delhi and Gurugram toward Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and West Bengal have reached full capacity, with waiting lists on multiple prominent routes already exhausted.

Gurugram Railway Station serves as a vital point for regional travel, but direct connections to eastern states remain limited. Consequently, the vast majority of suburban commuters rely on main stations across Delhi to secure long-distance reservations. However, high holiday demand has pushed booking systems to their limits, turning routine travel...