UditVani, Jamshedpur : To accommodate the heavy rush of devotees during the holy month of Shrawan, South Eastern Railway will operate Shrawani Festival Special trains between Gondia and Madhupur.
These trains will provide vital connectivity for pilgrims traveling to Baba Baidyanath Dham in Deoghar, Jharkhand—one of the twelve revered Jyotirlingas.
Train Schedule:
08855 Gondia–Madhupur Special
➤ Departs Gondia at 12:30 PM every Friday and Monday
➤ Runs from 11th July to 4th August
➤ Arrives at Madhupur at 12:30 PM the following day
08856 Madhupur–Gondia Special
➤ Departs Madhupur at 1:30 PM every Saturday and Tuesday
➤ Runs from 12th July to 5th August 2025
➤ Arrives at Gondia at 5:00 PM the next day
Stoppages in South Eastern Railway Jurisdiction:
* Jharsuguda
* Rourkela
* Chakradharpur
* Tatanagar
* Kharagpur
* Andul
The trains are expected to offer great relief to kanwariyas and pilgrims making the long journey for the Shrawani Mela. A devotee expressed, “With these special trains, our spiritual journey becomes not only easier but safer and more organized.”
Railway authorities have urged passengers to book early and adhere to safety guidelines to ensure a smooth travel experience during the festive period.
