New Delhi: The Indian Railways has announced a massive 315 Odisha Rath Yatra special trains. The trains are expected to ferry passengers from across the state to witness the world-famous Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath in Puri, Odisha which will take place between July 6, 2024, and July 19, 2024, according to an official announcement made by Railways minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.
The Indian Railways has sizeably increased the trains allocated for the Rath Yatra in Odisha this year, said the railways minister while meeting Odisha chief minister Mohan Majhi and deputy CMs KV Singh Deo as well as Pravati Parida. The Indian Railways is making preparations for the accommodation of 15,000 devotees who are likely to visit Puri for the Rath Yatra.
With 315 special trains, Indian Railways is ensuring a convenient journey for pilgrims heading to Jagannath Puri, Odisha to seek blessings of Lord Jagannath and witness the vibrant Ratha Yatra. pic.twitter.com/a6764r1zSQ
— Ministry of Railways (@RailMinIndia) July 1, 2024
The focus will be on passenger amenities as well as boosting the availability of facilities for pilgrims. The East Coast Railway will oversee the arrangements for train passengers visiting Puri during the Rath Yatra. The division will provide a reserved class travel facility in some of the trains that are expected to cover a long distance for the journey to Puri.
While taking stock of the arrangements, East Coast Railway general manager Parmeshwar Funkwal directed officials to complete preparations in advance for the Rath Yatra, the TOI reported.
Railway initiatives to be started for Rath Yatra
The Indian Railways’ East Coats Railway division will undertake the following efforts during the Rath Yatra:
S. No.
Railways focus areas
1
Crowd management
2
Train information
3
Additional enquiry
4
Ticket booking
5
Video wall
6
Mobile ticket counters
7
Pilgrim waiting areas
8
Security
9
Catering
10
Hospitality
11
Medical facilities
12
Ambulance
13
Power supply
14
Water supply
15
Toilets
Summer special trains extended
Indian Railways’ Odisha special train origin, occasions covered
The Indian Railways will run special trains for special occasions during the Rath Yatra:
S. No.
Occasions covered
1
Gundicha Yatra
2
Sandhya Darshan
3
Bahuda Yatra
4
Adharapana
5
Suna Besha
The following origin stations will operates special trains to Puri for Gundicha Yatra:
S. No.
Origin station
1
Badampahar
2
Rourkela
3
Balasore
4
Sonepur
5
Daspella
6
Junagadh Road
7
Sambalpur
8
Keonjhar
9
Paradip
10
Bhadrak
11
Angul
12
Gunupur
13
Bangiriposi
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