Ludhiana, Oct. 31 -- Anticipating a surge in passenger footfall ahead of the festive season, Northern Railway has announced the operation of four reserved special trains from Ludhiana to Saharsa, Darbhanga, Gaya, and Kolkata in November to facilitate hassle-free travel for commuters heading towards Bihar and West Bengal.

Of the four scheduled services, two routes will operate three trips each, while the special trains connecting Ludhiana to Gaya and Kolkata will make single trips.

The special services are scheduled to operate between November 6 and 13, featuring staggered departure dates for each destination to efficiently manage the holiday rush.

According to the railway schedule, train number 04656 from Ludhiana to Saharsa will opera...