Ludhiana, Nov. 7 -- Amid a surge in passenger rush due to Diwali and Chhath festivals, 15 pairs of special trains, including six from Ludhiana, are being run from the state for 98 trips, the Northern Railways' Firozpur division stated on Friday. Of these, five pairs will originate from Amritsar, two from the Firozpur Cantonment, and one each from Jalandhar City and Chheharta.

In a statement, the division stated that the special trains, which began running last month and will continue till the end of this month, were being operated to cater to the heavy rush towards the eastern parts of the country. The services connect major stations in Punjab with destinations such as Patna, Kolkata, Barauni, Katihar, Darbhanga, Saharsa, Gaya, Purnea, J...