SECR's Shravani Special Train for Baba Dham Pilgrims
The initiative is part of SECR's commitment to enhance travel facilities during the Shravani festival, a significant period for devotees visiting Baba Baidyanath Dham.
This special train will run eight trips, from July 11 to August 4, providing a convenient travel option for pilgrims. The train is equipped with 18 coaches. Train 08855 will depart Gondia every Friday and Monday at 12.30 hrs, arriving at Madhupur at 12:30hrs the next day.
The return journey, train 08856, will leave Madhupur every Saturday and Tuesday at 14:30hrs, reaching Gondia at 17 hrs the following day.
The train will halt at key stations, including Dongargarh, Rajnandgaon, Durg, Raipur, Bilaspur, Champa, Raigarh, Jharsuguda, Rourkela, Tatanagar, Kharagpur, Asansol, and Durgapur, among others, covering major stations under SECR and beyond. This ensures accessibility for passengers across the region. Pilgrims are encouraged to book early to secure their seats for a hassle-free journey.
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