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To manage the heavy rush of devotees during the month-long Shrawani Mela, which begins on July 30, the East Central Railway (ECR) has announced the operation of 12 pairs of special trains. These trains will either originate from or pass through stations under the ECR zone, making it easier for
pilgrims, especially Kanwariyas, to travel to the famous Baba Baidyanath Temple in Deoghar. The special services will improve connectivity between Bihar, Jharkhand and neighbouring states and help reduce congestion on regular trains.
Shrawani Mela Special Trains 2026
According to ECR Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) Saraswati Chandra, the Jaynagar-Asansol Special will operate from July 31 to August 31. The Raxaul-Deoghar Special will run from July 31 to August 30, departing from Raxaul every Sunday, Tuesday and Saturday. Another important service, the Raghopur-Deoghar Special, will run daily from July 28 to August 31, offering convenient travel for pilgrims heading to the temple.
The Danapur-Sahibganj Special will operate from August 2 to August 30 and will depart from Danapur every Sunday. Meanwhile, the Patna-Islampur Special, which started operating on July 26, will continue running until September 29. The Howrah-Natesar Special will also remain in service until September 30 to meet the increased travel demand during the religious fair.
Apart from these services, the Railways will also operate several other daily special trains, including the Ranchi-Bhagalpur, Itwari-Madhupur, Barhni-Deoghar, Asansol-Gorakhpur, and Patna-Asansol special trains. These additional services are expected to provide better connectivity to Deoghar and nearby pilgrimage centres throughout the Shrawani Mela.
Advisory for Passengers
Railway officials have advised passengers to check train schedules before travelling and book tickets early wherever reservations are required. The special train services are part of Indian Railways' efforts to ensure safe, smooth and comfortable travel for the lakhs of devotees expected to visit Baba Baidyanath Dham during the annual Shrawani Mela.