Railway introduces 6 pairs of Festival Special Trains, Enhances passenger facilities
Ferozepur, October 16, 2025: To facilitate smooth travel during the festive season, Northern Railway Ferozepur Division has introduced six pairs of Festival Special trains in addition to regular services. The initiative aims to help passengers conveniently reach their hometowns to celebrate festivals with their families.
The special trains include: 05050 (Amritsar–Chhapra), 04608 (Amritsar–Chhapra), 05735 (Amritsar–Katihar), 05733 (Amritsar–Katihar), 05006 (Amritsar–Badhni, and 09098 (Ludhiana–Bandra Terminus).
To ensure passenger comfort and safety, the railway has made elaborate arrangements at major stations including Ludhiana, Dhandari Kalan, Jalandhar City, Jalandhar Cantt, Amritsar, and Ferozepur Cantt. Help desks have been set up with staff deployed to guide travellers, while nine additional booking and enquiry counters have been opened where needed. Continuous train arrival and departure announcements are being made through display boards and public address systems.
Passengers have been urged to avoid carrying firecrackers or inflammable items, refrain from smoking at stations or trains, and use foot overbridges responsibly. Travellers have also been advised not to stand or sit at train doors, to carry minimal luggage for convenience, and to immediately report any suspicious items to railway authorities.
Ferozepur Division has wished passengers a safe and comfortable journey and advised them to check the latest train status through the NTES app before starting their travel, said Paramdeep Singh Saini, Senior Divisional Commercial Manager.