In Gorakhpur, booking private coaches for parties has become increasingly challenging due to high demand during the wedding season. Many parties are struggling to find separate coaches for their wedding processions. The railway officials are prioritizing applications received earlier, leaving subsequent requests on a waiting list. This shortage is...
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mainly due to the increasing prevalence of LHB coaches on most trains, which lack space for extra coaches. Only a limited number of trains have the capacity to accommodate additional coaches. There is a particularly high demand for coaches between February 6th and 12th, coinciding with the peak season for destination weddings. Furthermore, the lack of availability of coaches for religious pilgrimages is causing discontent among pilgrims, who are finding it difficult to travel on trains due to the limited options available. The All India Pilgrimage Association has requested the Northeast Railway administration to allocate LHB coaches specifically for pilgrimages, citing the financial burden of using alternative means of transport for elderly pilgrims.