Purnia-Ludhiana Special Trains to Ease Diwali-Chhath Rush
Indian Railways announces special trains between Purnia and Ludhiana to manage the festive rush for Diwali and Chhath Puja. Check schedules here.
To tackle the massive surge in passenger traffic during the upcoming Diwali and Chhath Puja festivals, the Railway Board has introduced dedicated festival special express trains running between Purnia and Ludhiana. These services, numbered 04660 and 04659, aim to provide much-needed relief to passengers traveling home for the holidays.
Detailed Schedule and Timings
The Ludhiana-Purnia special (04660) will operate on two specific dates to accommodate travelers. It is scheduled to depart from Ludhiana at 12:00 PM on November 5 and November 9, arriving at Purnia Junction at 9:30 PM the following day.
For the return journey, the Purnia-Ludhiana special (04659) will depart from Purnia on November 6 and November 10 at 11:30 PM. This service is expected to reach Ludhiana at 6:50 AM on the third day of the journey.
Route and Coach Details
The train consists of 21 coaches and will provide connectivity to several important stations along the route. The scheduled stops include:
- Ambala Cantt
- Yamunanagar
- Saharanpur
- Moradabad
- Bareilly
- Sitapur
- Gorakhpur
- Chhapra
- Hajipur
- Barauni
- Begusarai
- Khagaria
- Saharsa
- Banmankhi
- Janakinagar
- Murliganj
- Madhepura
Official Confirmation
The initiative is part of a broader effort by the railways to manage festive season travel requirements. The announcement was coordinated by Anoop Kumar Singh (Sr. DCM, Katihar Division), Basant Kumar (Sr. DCM, Northern Railway Ferozepur Division), and Saraswatichandra (CPRO, East Central Railway Hajipur Zone).