19 Festival Special Trains for Yamuna Nagar-Jagadhri
Indian Railways launches 19 festival special trains to manage Diwali and Chhath Puja crowds, with 8 trains stopping at Yamuna Nagar-Jagadhri.
To accommodate the massive surge in passenger traffic during the upcoming Diwali and Chhath Puja festive season, Indian Railways has introduced 19 pairs of special festival trains. This initiative is designed to ease the heavy travel demand expected during the holiday period.
The Ambala Rail Division has confirmed that eight of these special train pairs will stop at the Yamuna Nagar-Jagadhri railway station. This move is specifically aimed at assisting migrant workers from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, who are employed in the local plywood and metal industries, by providing them with easier access to travel back to their hometowns.
Senior Divisional Commercial Manager Yashanjeet Singh stated that the primary objective of this initiative is to facilitate smoother travel for passengers returning home to celebrate the festivals with their families.
List of Special Trains Stopping at Yamuna Nagar-Jagadhri
Several key routes have been identified to serve the region during the festive rush. The following special trains will halt at the Yamuna Nagar-Jagadhri station:
- Chandigarh-Barauni (04536/04535): This service is scheduled to run through November 27, 2026. The train is expected to arrive at Yamuna Nagar-Jagadhri at 1:28 AM and 1:18 AM respectively.
- Bathinda-Varanasi (04222/04221): Operating until November 23, 2026, this train reaches the station at 1:50 AM from Bathinda.
- Firozpur-Patna (04616/04615)
- Amritsar-Kolkata (04624/04623)
- Amritsar-Barauni (04668/04667)
- Firozpur-Purnia (04634/04633)
- Amritsar-Chhapra (04638/04637)
- Chheharta-Muzaffarpur (04640/04639)
Important Travel Advisory for Passengers
To ensure a hassle-free journey, railway officials strongly advise all passengers to verify the current operating days, specific timetables, and seat availability through official railway channels before finalizing their travel arrangements. Checking these details in advance will help avoid any potential inconvenience during the busy festive season.