Shravani Mela Special Train Raxaul to Bhagalpur | Shravani Mela Special Train Bhagalpur to Raxaul
For the convenience of passengers during ensuing Shravani Mela, One more special trains will run between Raxaul & Bhagalpur
Train No. 05551 Raxaul – Bhagalpur Shravani Mela Special will leave Raxaul every Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday on & from 14.07.2025 to 11.08.2025 at 05:15 hrs. to reach Bhagalpur at 15:00 hrs. on the same day
Train No. 05552 Bhagalpur – Raxaul Shravani Mela Special will leave Bhagalpur every Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday on & from 14.07.2025 to 11.08.2025 at 16:30 hrs. to reach Raxaul at 03:15 hrs. on the next day.
For detailed timings and halts please visit www.enquiry.indianrail.gov.in or download NTES App.
Here’s the confirmed schedule for Shravani Mela Special Trains connecting Raxaul and Bhagalpur—catering to pilgrims traveling during Shravan Mela 2025 (approx. July 13 – August 8), as part of East Central Railway’s network of 17 special services:
Contents
🚆 Raxaul ↔ Bhagalpur Special Trains
🔹 Train No. 05545 – Raxaul → Deoghar → Bhagalpur
- Runs tri‑weekly (Sunday, Tuesday, Friday) from 13 July to 8 August 2025
- Departs Raxaul (RXL) at ~05:15 hrs, reaches Bhagalpur (BGP) at ~14:15 hrs same day
- Covers ~387 km with 58 intermediate halts, including Deoghar and Sultanganj on the way
🔹 Train No. 05546 – Bhagalpur → Deoghar → Raxaul
- Return leg also runs Sunday, Tuesday, Friday between 13 July and 8 August 2025
- Departs Bhagalpur at ~17:50 hrs, arrives Raxaul at ~06:00 hrs next morning
📋 Summary Table
| Direction | Train No. | Frequency | Operation Period | Departs / Arrives |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raxaul → Bhagalpur | 05545 | Sun, Tue & Fri | 13 Jul – 08 Aug 2025 | ~05:15 (Raxaul) → ~14:15 (Bhagalpur) |
| Bhagalpur → Raxaul | 05546 | Sun, Tue & Fri | 13 Jul – 08 Aug 2025 | ~17:50 (Bhagalpur) → ~06:00 (Raxaul+1) |
- Stops include: Deoghar, Sultanganj, Jamalpur, Kiul, among many others—58 halts in total
ℹ️ About These Services
- These are unreserved pilgrim specials, running through congested routes to support the Shravan pilgrimage .
- Train 05545 originates at Raxaul Junction, travels via Deoghar, and reaches Bhagalpur Jn later in the day. The return journey, 05546, retraces the same path in the evening.
- Pilgrims use these trains to reach Deoghar and Sultanganj, both major destinations in the Shravan pilgrimage circuit.
✅ Travel Tips
- Board early, since these are unreserved coaches and can be highly congested.
- Use UTS mobile ticketing or platform counters at Raxaul or Bhagalpur to avoid queues.
- Be prepared for delays—special trains are often deprioritized under heavy network traffic.
- If you need onward travel from Deoghar or Sultanganj, connect using other MEMU specials or reserved services.
- Additional services during this period include the Jayanagar–Asansol special (05597/55 98) and Barhni/Asansol–Deoghar services; these may also stop at Bhagalpur or Sultanganj on certain days
Would you like the full list of intermediate halts and timings, or help connecting onward from Deoghar or Sultanganj?