South Eastern Railway facilitates devotees attending Shravani Mela’s Bhandara program with a temporary stoppage at Posoita Station for two popular express trains, ensuring convenience and smooth travel during the religious festival.
JAMSHEDPUR – In a bid to accommodate the influx of devotees expected to attend the Shravani Mela’s Bhandara program, the South Eastern Railway has announced a temporary stoppage at Posoita Station for the 22862 Kantabanji-Titlagarh-Howrah Ispat Express and 18189 Tatanagar-Ernakulam Express trains.
The temporary stoppage will be effective from July 8, 2023, to August 27, 2023, occurring every Saturday and Sunday.
During the designated period, passengers traveling on the 22862 Kantabanji-Titlagarh-Howrah Ispat Express and 18189 Tatanagar-Ernakulam Express trains will have the opportunity to alight or board at Posoita Station for a duration of two minutes.
This temporary stoppage aims to provide convenience to devotees participating in the Bhandara program and reduce their travel hassles.
The Shravani Mela, an annual religious event held during the Hindu month of Shravan, attracts a large number of devotees from various parts of the country.
The Bhandara program, a significant part of the Shravani Mela, involves the distribution of food to the devotees visiting the festival.
With the temporary stoppage at Posoita Station, devotees traveling via the 22862 Kantabanji-Titlagarh-Howrah Ispat Express and other trains will have direct access to the Bhandara program without the need for additional travel arrangements.
The South Eastern Railway has requested passengers to make note of the temporary stoppage at Posoita Station and utilize the facility during their travel to and from the Shravani Mela.
They have also assured devotees that all necessary arrangements have been made to ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience during the festival.
With the provision of this temporary stoppage, the South Eastern Railway aims to enhance the convenience and accessibility for devotees attending the Shravani Mela and contribute to the success of the Bhandara program at Posoita Station.
