LUCKNOW, Nov. 2 -- Passengers travelling home for Diwali and Chhath have 50 pairs of festival special trains scheduled across the Lucknow railway division, together accounting for 1,682 trips. The services connect the region with destinations including Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Bihar.

The railway's position, updated on October 27, lists 15 pairs that originate or terminate within the division, accounting for 342 trips. Another 35 pairs pass through the division and account for 1,340 trips. Services use stations including Charbagh, Alamnagar and Aishbagh, giving passengers options from different parts of the city.

Among the key services is the Varanasi-Delhi special, train numbers 04209/04210, which runs via Charbagh and Alamnagar. The ...