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Indian Railways has decided to run a special train between Rajgir and Howrah from May 16 to June 17 to handle the large number of pilgrims visiting Rajgir during the Malmas Mela. According to East Central Railway (ECR) chief public relations officer Saraswati Chandra, the special train will run every day throughout the fair period to make travel easier for passengers and reduce crowding.
Howrah-Rajgir Special Train
The special train from Howrah to Rajgir will leave Howrah at 10.50 pm and reach Rajgir at 1 pm the next day. On the return trip, the Rajgir-Howrah special train will depart from Rajgir at 2 pm and arrive in Howrah at 4.30 am the following morning. The train will stop at several important stations on the route, including Nalanda, Bihar Sharif, Asthawan, Barbigha, Sheikhpura, Jamalpur, Lakhisarai, Kiul, and Bhagalpur. Railway officials said the train will have 14 coaches in total. These will include four sleeper class coaches, eight general second-class coaches, and two brake vans.
Howrah-Mokama Express
To further reduce overcrowding, the railways have also decided to add one extra general coach to the Howrah-Mokama Express from May 16 to June 16. With this addition, the train will now run with 13 coaches. These will include eight general coaches, three sleeper coaches, and two brake vans. Railway officials hope these arrangements will provide relief to passengers travelling during the busy Malmas Mela season and help manage the heavy rush smoothly.