Railways approves temporary stoppage of 14 trains at Sirhind for Fatehgarh Sahib Shaheedi Samagam
Selected trains, which normally pass through Sirhind without stopping, will now halt for two minutes on all three days of the samagam
PTC Web Desk: For the annual Shaheedi Samagam underway at Fatehgarh Sahib, the Railways has announced temporary halts for 14 mail and express trains at Sirhind railway station to ease travel for sangat attending the three-day religious congregation.
The decision comes amid expectations of a large turnout during the event, scheduled from December 25 to 27, with officials estimating that over 50 lakh pilgrims from across India and overseas will visit the historic gurdwara sahib.
Officials from Northern Railway said the selected trains, which normally pass through Sirhind without stopping, will now halt for two minutes on all three days of the samagam. The measure is aimed at improving passenger convenience and managing the surge in footfall. The announcement was made by Northern Railway chief PRO Himanshu Shekhar Upadhyay.
List of trains to halt at Sirhind
Between December 25 and 27, the following trains will have a brief stoppage at Sirhind railway station:
Varanasi–Jammu Tawi Express (12237)
Durg–Martyr Captain Tushar Mahajan Express (20847)
Sealdah–Amritsar Express (12379)
New Jalpaiguri–Amritsar Express (12407)
New Tinsukia–Amritsar Express (15933)
Visakhapatnam–Amritsar Express (20807)
Bandra Terminus–Amritsar Express (12903)
Additionally, these trains departing from Amritsar and Jammu Tawi will also stop at Sirhind:
Amritsar–Kolkata Terminal Express (12358)
Jammu Tawi–Durg Express (12550)
Amritsar–New Jalpaiguri Express (12408)
Amritsar–Tatanagar Express (18104)
Amritsar–New Delhi Express (12498)
Jammu Tawi–Varanasi Express (12238)
Amritsar–Mumbai Central Express (12904)
Railway officials said the temporary halts will allow pilgrims to conveniently disembark and proceed towards Fatehgarh Sahib.
Shuttle bus facility for pilgrims
To facilitate last-mile connectivity, the Punjab Government has introduced shuttle bus services linking Sirhind railway station with Sri Fatehgarh Sahib Gurdwara. Devotees arriving by train will be transported directly to the shrine through these services.
Fog-cancelled trains to resume operations
Separately, Northern Railway has announced the restoration of train services that were earlier suspended due to dense fog conditions. The services will resume in phases starting January 1, 2026, according to Ferozepur Division Senior DCM Parmdeep Saini.
The trains scheduled to restart include:
Jalandhar City–Firozpur Cantt (74939) — January 1, 2026
Firozpur Cantt–Jalandhar City (74932) — January 2, 2026
Amritsar–Dera Baba Nanak (74651) — January 1, 2026
Dera Baba Nanak–Verka (74652) — January 1, 2026
All services will operate as per their existing timetables.
Extensive Security and Crowd Management Measures
The Punjab Government has enforced comprehensive security arrangements for the Shaheedi Samagam. More than 3,400 police personnel have been deployed, while 22 dedicated parking zones have been established for the smooth movement of vehicles.
Authorities are monitoring traffic flow and parking areas using drones and over 300 CCTV cameras to ensure effective crowd control and public safety throughout the event.
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