Bhubaneswar: To provide comfortable journey to the commuters and to avoid the rush in regular trains to and from Puri during the world-famous Car Festival-2024 of Lord Jagannath, East Coast Railway (ECoR) has provided special trains from different parts of the state including the special trains to and from neighbouring states.
According to an official press release issued by ECoR, apart from the regular trains to and from Puri, 43 Special Trains for Suna Besha and 33 Special Trains for Adharapana will run for the convenience of the passengers. East Coast Railway has arranged special trains from almost all parts of the State to facilitate passengers to visit the holy festival.
East Coast Railway had announced 315 Special Trains for Rath Yatra Festival at Puri. During the period from 5th July to 15th July 2024; Railways has already provided 239 Special Trains to & from Puri starting from Gundicha Yatra to Bahuda Yatra during Rath Yatra Festival.
Special Trains will run towards Puri from Paradeep, Angul, Bhadrak, Junagarh Road, Khurda Road, Daspalla, Sompeta, Palasa, Kendujhargarh, Gunupur, Jagadalpur, Sonepur, Sambalpur for Suna Besha Festival.
Similarly, trains from Paradeep, Angul, Bhadrak, Daspalla, Palasa, Kendujhargarh and Khurda Road will run to Puri on Adhara Pana Festival.
To clear additional rush of passengers, East Coast Railway is running Special Trains towards Bhadrak, Paradeep, Angul, Palasa, Kendujhargarh, Daspalla, Brahmapur from Puri on Adharapana Day and Niladri Bije days.
Ministry of Railways has provided various facilities for the convenience of devotees and pilgrims. Round-the-clock Control Room has been opened to look into passengers’ issues as well as smooth train operations. Emphasis has been given to effective announcements at the station and smooth disbursal of tickets through additional ticket booking counters.
The measures implemented for the convenience of passengers by Railways during Rath Yatra are – Crowd Management, Train Information System/Enquiry Counters, Video Walls Display, UTS on Mobile App, Additional Ticket Booking Counters and Mobile Ticket Counters, Pilgrim Waiting Area/Shed and Mela Sheds & Security Arrangements, Catering & Hospitality, Medical Facilities & Ambulance, as well as the provision of uninterrupted power supply, water supply, cleanliness, security, drinking water, and sufficient toilets for the convenience of passengers.
Additional Arrangements and Facilities
The Ministry of Railways has provided various facilities for the convenience of devotees and pilgrims:
- Round-the-clock Control Room: To address passenger issues and ensure smooth train operations.
- Effective Announcements: Ensuring clear communication at stations to facilitate smooth boarding and alighting at Stations.
- Additional Ticket Booking Counters: For smooth and quick ticket disbursal.
Measures for Passenger Convenience
- Crowd Management
- Train Information System/Enquiry Counters
- Video Walls Display
- UTS on Mobile App
- Additional Ticket Booking Counters and Mobile Ticket Counters
- Pilgrim Waiting Area/Shed and Mela Sheds & Security Arrangements
- Catering & Hospitality
- Medical Facilities & Ambulance
- Power Supply, Water Supply, Cleanliness, Security, Drinking Water, and Sufficient Toilets
East Coast Railway is committed to ensuring a safe, comfortable, and convenient travel experience for all passengers during the Rath Yatra Festival 2024.
