Indian Railways has stepped up preparations for the upcoming Shravani Mela 2026, which is expected to start on July 30. ADRM Praveen Kumar Prem recently inspected Jasidih, Deoghar, Baidyanathdham, and Basukinath stations to review facilities for devotees. The railway administration is focusing on security, cleanliness, and crowd management to handle the massive rush of pilgrims.
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Special Train Schedule for Shravani Mela 2026
To ease the travel burden, the railway has announced several special trains. Four special trains are planned from Gaya to Jasidih, with schedules to be released soon. Additionally, the Howrah-Natesar Special will operate as per the following details:
| Train Number | Route | Frequency | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03001 | Howrah to Natesar | Sun, Tue, Fri (July 5 – Sept 29) | Dep: 11:50 PM; Arr: 05:10 AM |
| 03002 | Natesar to Howrah | Mon, Wed, Sat (July 6 – Sept 30) | Dep: 01:00 PM; Arr: 04:30 AM |
These trains will stop at key stations including Jasidih, Kiul, Sheikhpura, Asthawan, Biharsharif, Nalanda, and Rajgir.
What facilities are being provided for devotees
Railway officials and district administration are working together to ensure a smooth experience for passengers. DRM Manish Kumar Gupta has ordered all arrangements at Sultanganj and Bhagalpur stations to be completed by July 15. Key updates include:
- A new 12-meter wide Foot Over Bridge (FOB) is being built at Sultanganj station.
- Increase in the number of ticket counters to reduce long queues.
- Installation of 24-hour CCTV surveillance and deployment of additional security forces.
- Setting up of 24-hour medical camps with doctors and life-saving medicines at main stations.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Howrah-Natesar Special train की टाइमिंग क्या है?
ट्रेन संख्या 03001 हावड़ा से रात 11:50 बजे चलेगी और सुबह 05:10 बजे जसीडीह पहुंचेगी। वापसी ट्रेन 03002 नटेसर से दोपहर 1:00 बजे रवाना होगी।
श्रावणी मेला 2026 कब से शुरू होगा?
श्रावणी मेला 2026 के 30 जुलाई से शुरू होने की उम्मीद है, जिसके लिए रेलवे ने तैयारियां तेज कर दी हैं।