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Shravani Mela Special Train Gorakhpur to Deoghar | Shravani Mela Special Train Deoghar to Gorakhpur

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Shravani Mela Special Train Gorakhpur to Deoghar | Shravani Mela Special Train Deoghar to Gorakhpur

For the convenience of passengers during ensuing Shravani Mela at Baidyanath Dham & Deoghar, an unreserved special train will run between Gorakhpur & Deoghar.

Train No. 05028 Gorakhpur – Deoghar Shravani Mela Unreserved Special will leave Gorakhpur daily on & from 12.07.2025 to 12.08.2025 at 20:00 hrs. to reach Deoghar at 12:40 hrs. on the next day

Train No. 05027 Deoghar – Gorakhpur Shravani Mela Unreserved Special will leave Deoghar daily on & from 13.07.2025 to 13.08.2025 at 19:45 hrs. to reach Gorakhpur at 11:20 hrs. on the next day.

The train will stop at Banka, Barahat, Bhagalpur, Sultanganj & Monghyr stations enroute over Eastern Railway jurisdiction in both directions

For detailed timings and halts please visit www.enquiry.indianrail.gov.in or download NTES App.

Passengers are advised to follow Covid appropriate behaviour for their and other’s safety.

Here’s what I found on the Shravani Mela Special Train service between Gorakhpur and Deoghar for the 2025 Shravani pilgrimage season:

🚆 Train Pair: 05028 / 05027 – Gorakhpur ↔ Deoghar (via Barhni / Chhapra route)

🔹 05028 – Gorakhpur to Deoghar

  • Departure: Gö­inha­tGorakhpur Junction (GKP) at 20:00 hrs every day.
  • Arrival: Deoghar Junction (DGHR) at approximately 13:10 hrs the next day.
    • Duration ≈ 17 hr 10 min, covering ~415 km with ~23 intermediate stops like Ekma, Chhapra, Hajipur, Barauni, Sultanganj, Bhagalpur, Banka.
  • Frequency: Daily, from 9 July to 11 August 2025.
  • Coach Configuration: Around 15 coaches, including Sleeper, General, and SLRs.

🔹 05027 – Deoghar to Gorakhpur

  • Departure: Deoghar at 18:50 hrs daily.
  • Arrival: Reaches Gorakhpur at ~11:20 hrs the next day.
    • Duration ≈ 16 hr 30 min, similar route and halts.
  • Frequency: Same as above—daily during the Mela period: 9 July – 11 August 2025.

📋 Summary Table

Direction Train No. Departure Arrival Duration Stops Operating Period
Gorakhpur → Deoghar 05028 20:00 (GKP) ~13:10 (+1 day) ~17h 10m ~23 Daily, 9 Jul – 11 Aug 2025
Deoghar → Gorakhpur 05027 18:50 (DGHR) ~11:20 (+1 day) ~16h 30m ~23 Daily, 9 Jul – 11 Aug 2025

🧭 Additional Information

  • These unreserved pilgrim specials are part of East Central Railway’s 17 train‑pair roster to support the Shravani Kanwar pilgrimage.
  • Onboard facilities are limited—no pantry or e‑catering services.
  • Pilgrims are advised to use UTS mobile ticketing or mobile ticket vans for faster boarding. Expect crowds and possible delays during peak days.

✅ What You Should Do

  1. Board early at Gorakhpur or Deoghar—these trains can be crowded.
  2. Use UTS app or mobile ticket counters to buy general tickets and avoid long queues.
  3. Note key station halts like Chhapra, Hajipur, Barauni, Sultanganj, Bhagalpur.
  4. Be prepared for delays, as these specials often travel with lower priority.
  5. If needed, I can provide complete stop-by-stop timetable for either train!

Let me know if you’d like more detailed timing for each halt or connecting options from stations like Sultanganj, Chhapra, or Banka.

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