Firozpur Rail Division runs 15 pairs of special trains for Diwali and Chhath rush
Ferozepur, November 6, 2026: Anticipating a surge in passenger traffic during Diwali and Chhath festivals, Northern Railway’s Firozpur Division has made comprehensive arrangements for amenities, crowd management and safety.
The division is operating 15 pairs of special trains with 98 trips, including five pairs from Amritsar, six from Ludhiana, two from Firozpur Cantt, and one each from Jalandhar City and Chheharta. These trains will connect Punjab stations with destinations in Bihar, West Bengal and other eastern regions between early October and late November. In addition, 16 scheduled trains are running towards the eastern region, of which five operate daily. Two extra Third AC coaches each have been attached to the Firozpur Cantt–Patna and Amritsar–Barauni special trains. More specials can be introduced if required.
Additional ticket counters and enquiry staff have been deployed at major stations, with information provided through public announcements and display boards. Tickets will also be available via Mobile UTS during heavy rush. Catering contractors have been directed to maintain adequate stocks at prescribed rates, and help desks have been set up at key stations.
For crowd control and safety, extra RPF and GRP personnel have been deployed, with strict restrictions on movement in prohibited areas. Temporary waiting areas covering about 3,700 square metres are being developed at Amritsar, Jalandhar City, Ludhiana and Dhandari Kalan stations. An additional entry gate with seating and catering facilities has been arranged at Ludhiana. Round-the-clock monitoring is being carried out through CCTV and the divisional War Room. Parcel transactions at Ludhiana will remain suspended on rush days.
Sanjeev Kumar, Divisional Railway Manager and Basant Kumar, Divisional Commercial Manager, appealed to passengers to remain patient, avoid rushing or carrying inflammable materials and bulky luggage, maintain cleanliness, prefer digital payments, and refrain from pulling the alarm chain unnecessarily.