Ferozepur, Aug. 29 -- Rail traffic between Kathua in Jammu & Kashmir and Madhopur in Punjab has been suspended due to heavy rainfall and flooding, causing widespread disruption in train services across northern India.

The northern railway on Thursday announced the cancellation of 38 trains, along with 10 short terminations and four short originations, severely affecting passenger travel, especially on routes connecting to Jammu and Katra.

Among the major long-distance trains cancelled for Friday include the New Delhi-Jammu Tawi Rajdhani Express, Delhi Sarai Rohilla-Jammu Duronto Express, Howrah-Jammu Express, Pune-Jammu Express, Kolkata-Jammu Express and Nanded-Jammu Tawi Express.

Several trains serving pilgrims to Vaishno Devi, includ...