The Railway Administration is going to start four special trains between Bhopal and Hoshangabad railway stations on July 8 for devotees to have holy dip in Narmada River on the occasion of Somvati Amavasya.
Bhopal Railway Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) Rajeev Chowdhury has issued orders for preparations and arrangements of facilities and security on the Bhopal and Hoshangabad railway stations.
Senior Divisional Commercial Manager (SDCM) Brijendra Kumar said that first special train on July 8 will depart from Bhopal railway station at 3:50 am and will reach Hoshangabad at 5:30 am. The second train with train number 01633 will start from Hoshangabad station at 6:30 am and will reach Bhopal at 9 am.
Kumar further said that the third fair special train with number 01632 will start from Bhopal at 6:25 pm and will reach Hoshangabad at 9 pm. The last special train with number 01631 will depart from Hoshangabad railway station at 10 pm and will reach Bhopal at 11:55 pm.
Kumar said that all the special trains between Bhopal and Hoshangabad will halt at Habibganj, Misrod, Mandideep, Obadullahganj, Barkheda and Budni railway stations. Total 8 coaches will be present in the special trains including six general coaches and two SlR.
He said that on the occasion additional booking counters will be opened at Hoshangabad railway station, drinking water facility, and special announcement of the trains plying between Bhopal and Hoshangabad and additional security arrangements will be made.
Kumar further said that arrangements are being made to ensure that passengers and devotees do not face any trouble during the fair on Somvati Amavasya.