Two Chhath special trains are being operated through Ambala Cantt to provide additional connectivity for passengers travelling from Chandigarh, Sirhind and nearby areas to Bihar during the festival rush. The services have been arranged by the Ambala division of Northern Railway under the Train on Demand initiative to ease pressure on regular trains.
The first service, train number 04568, is an unreserved special train running from Sirhind to Saharsa. It departed from Sirhind on November 9 and reached Ambala Cantt through Rajpura. Its scheduled arrival at Ambala Cantt was at 2.58 pm, followed by departure at 3.03 pm.
From Ambala Cantt, the train is scheduled to continue towards Saharsa through Yamunanagar-Jagadhri and Saharanpur. The route adds a direct festival-period option for passengers travelling towards Bihar, where demand for rail travel rises during Chhath Puja and other celebrations.
The second service, train number 04570, is a Chandigarh-Katihar special train. It is scheduled to depart from Chandigarh railway station at 11 pm on November 9, reach Ambala Cantt at 11.50 pm and leave the station for Katihar at midnight on November 10.
The Chandigarh-Katihar train will also travel through Yamunanagar-Jagadhri and Saharanpur before proceeding towards its destination. Both services will halt at Ambala Cantt, making the station an important interchange point for passengers travelling from the Chandigarh region and parts of Punjab and Haryana towards Bihar.
The additional trains are intended to provide more travel capacity during a period when regular services face increased passenger demand. By using the Train on Demand initiative, the Railways has added temporary services linked to the festival travel surge rather than relying only on existing scheduled trains.
For passengers, the services also highlight the importance of station-level management during peak travel periods. Ambala Cantt is serving as a stopping point for both trains, while passengers boarding at Sirhind, Chandigarh and intermediate stations will need to follow the timings and operational instructions issued by the railway administration.
The Ambala division has appealed to passengers to remain patient and avoid rushing or pushing while boarding or alighting from trains. It has also asked travellers to follow safety precautions, cooperate with railway staff and avoid creating panic at stations. The two services will operate according to the schedules and routes announced by Northern Railway for the Chhath travel period.
