Post-Diwali return rush crowds Tambaram railway and bus stations

Large numbers of people are returning to Chennai after celebrating Diwali in their home towns across Tamil Nadu's southern districts, creating heavy crowds at Tambaram railway and bus stations. The return rush comes as schools, colleges and offices prepare to resume their usual schedules.

Trains heading towards Chennai from the south have been crowded, with a sharp rise in passengers getting off at Tambaram. Many then need local buses to reach their homes, adding to the crowds at the nearby bus station. Families carrying luggage have filled the bus-station premises.

Police have been deployed at both stations to manage queues and help passengers move through the crowds safely. Officers are continuing crowd-control work as passengers transfer between trains and buses.