Trains delayed for several hours on Chhath, passengers lash out at Indian Railways

The four-day long Chhath festivities are underway with people living away from family, traveling back home to celebrate the auspicious occasion. Indian Railways has introduced several special trains and increased bogies in existing trains to ensure that passengers do not face trouble during the extra rush period. 

However, it seems this wasn't enough. Many people have reported that they are stranded midway as many trains have been delayed.

There have been multiple questions about the delays on Twitter by people who are traveling or whose family members are on the way for the celebrations. People have been lashing out at the Indian Railways blaming them for spoiling the festivities.

Here is what people have to say:

Is this why we reserved trains in advance?

Will Indian Railways do anything?

Can we reach on time?

Can't even cancel the train

Please help!

Minister of State for Railways Manoj Sinha had said that the Railways will run as many as 4,000 special trains between October 15 and October 31, during the Diwali holiday season.