Shravani Mela 2026: Indian Railways announces special trains and extra stoppages for Kanwariyas
Indian Railways is making extensive arrangements for the Shravani Mela 2026 to help pilgrims traveling to Deoghar. The mela will start on July 30, 2026, and end on August 28, 2026. To manage the crowd, the East Central Railway and Malda Division have introduced special train services and increased facilities at key stations.
What are the special train arrangements for pilgrims?
The railways announced the Howrah-Natesar (Rajgir) Special Train (03001/03002) to assist devotees. This service will run from July 5 to September 30, 2026. Additionally, reports indicate that the Bhagalpur-Danapur Intercity will operate on Sundays during the mela period to provide extra connectivity for Kanwariyas.
| Train Number | Route | Days of Operation | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03001 | Howrah to Natesar | Sunday, Tuesday, Friday | July 5 to Sept 29 |
| 03002 | Natesar to Howrah | Monday, Wednesday, Saturday | July 6 to Sept 30 |
What updates are there for Sultanganj and Deoghar stations?
All Mail and Express trains, except the Rajdhani Express, will now stop at Sultanganj railway station. To handle the rush, a 12-meter-wide foot overbridge is being built at Sultanganj, expected to be ready by July 15, 2026. Lifts and escalators will also be installed across all five platforms.
- Security: 120 RPF and 150 GRP personnel will be deployed at Sultanganj station.
- Ticketing: Extra ticket counters will open at Deoghar, Jasidih Junction, and Baidyanath Dham stations.
- Amenities: Focus on clean drinking water, hygienic toilets, and uninterrupted power supply.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Howrah-Natesar special train की टाइमिंग क्या है?
ट्रेन 03001 हावड़ा से रात 11:50 PM पर चलेगी और अगले दिन दोपहर 12:00 PM पर नटेसर पहुँचेगी। वापसी ट्रेन 03002 दोपहर 1:00 PM पर नटेसर से चलेगी।
Sultanganj स्टेशन पर क्या बदलाव किए गए हैं?
राजधानी एक्सप्रेस को छोड़कर सभी मेल और एक्सप्रेस ट्रेनों का ठहराव बढ़ाया गया है और 15 जुलाई तक नया फुट ओवरब्रिज तैयार किया जाएगा।