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To accommodate the large number of pilgrims traveling during the Shravani Mela, the Indian Railways will run special trains from various cities including Patna, Muzaffarpur, and Raxaul to reach Sultanpur and Deoghar. These special trains will depart from various stations in Bihar, including Bhagalpur, Sultanpur, Jasidih, and Deoghar. The mela begins...
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on July 22nd, and the Railways are expected to release a detailed list of special train services by July 20th. Additionally, some express trains operating on this route will also make stops at Sultanpur. A special train will run from Raxaul to Bhagalpur via Muzaffarpur, leaving Raxaul at 5:15 am and reaching Bhagalpur at 2:30 pm. The train will have stops at Sultanpur, Munger, Sahibpur, Begusarai, Barauni, Samastipur, and Muzaffarpur, among others. The return journey will start at 4:30 pm and arrive in Raxaul at 3:15 am the next day. Another special train is planned from Gorakhpur to Deoghar, passing through Muzaffarpur. The railway authorities are also planning to install display boards at key locations, including near Jaghate and major crossroads, to display train schedules. Water dispensers will be provided at the stations to ensure adequate water supply for passengers.