East Central Railway's Big Gift for Devotees, 12 Pairs of Mela Special Trains to Run for Baba Baidyanath Dham Deoghar; Special Train Also to Run from Raxaul
Keeping in mind the convenience of Shiva devotees (Kanwarias and pilgrims) arriving from all corners of the country during the world-famous, auspicious Shravani Mela held in Deoghar, Indian Railways has taken a highly commendable step. To control the massive influx of pilgrims and provide them with a safe and seamless journey, the East Central Railway (ECR) has decided to operate 12 pairs (total 24) of Mela Special Trains. Under this special arrangement, an important special train will also be operated between Raxaul and Deoghar, providing service to passengers at regular intervals from July 31 to August 30.
Massive Rush During Shravani Mela, Railways Make Special Preparations
During the holy month of Sawan, lakhs of devotees from northern India, especially neighboring regions including Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, and Nepal, reach Baba Baidyanath Dham in Deoghar. Considering this overwhelming crowd of Kanwarias, heavy pressure builds up on regular trains. Passengers face immense difficulties in finding seats, and the risk of accidents often looms large.
Keeping this in mind, the General Manager and other senior officials of the East Central Railway deliberated and finalized the layout of the Shravani Mela Special Trains. The operation of these special trains will provide major relief to devotees traveling to Babadham from long waiting lists and overcrowding.
Full Schedule and Timetable of the Raxaul-Deoghar-Raxaul Special Train
According to the official notification issued by the East Central Railway, a special train is being operated between Raxaul and Deoghar for the convenience of passengers.
Operational Period: This special train will provide its services from upcoming July 31 to August 30.
Days of Operation: During the specified period, this train will run regularly every week on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Fridays.
Route and Stoppages: Departing from Raxaul, the train will reach Deoghar passing through major stations such as Motihari, Sitamarhi, Muzaffarpur, Barauni, Kiul, and Jhajha. Stoppages at all these major stations along the route will provide a direct and easy medium for Shiva devotees of surrounding districts to reach Babadham as well.
Special Facilities and Security Arrangements for Passengers on the Train
Special care has been taken regarding the safety and convenience of passengers during the operation of the Shravani Mela Special Trains. The railway administration has clarified that a sufficient number of general and sleeper coaches will be attached to these trains so that maximum Kanwarias can travel comfortably.
Additionally, extra ticket counters, help desks, and personnel from the RPF and GRP will be deployed at major stations to handle heavy passenger crowds. Robust security arrangements will also remain in place inside the trains to prevent any kind of inconvenience. Railway officials have appealed to passengers to follow rules during their journey and take care of their safety.
Wave of Joy Among Devotees, Baba's Journey to Become Seamless
The decision by the East Central Railway to run 12 pairs of Mela Special Trains has generated immense enthusiasm and a wave of joy among regional devotees and Shiva devotees. Specifically, with the commencement of the Raxaul-Deoghar Special Train, Kanwarias of the Champaran, Sitamarhi, and Muzaffarpur belts will no longer face any hassle in reaching Deoghar. Like every year, this step by the railways will prove to be a milestone in making the Shravani Mela successful and well-organized, allowing lakhs of devotees to offer prayers at the court of Lord Bholenath without any obstruction.
