Northern Railway's Special Arrangements for Kanwar Mela

The Northern Railway has made special arrangements for the convenience of Kanwarias attending the Kanwar Mela in Haridwar from July 22 to August 19. This includes the extension of train services, operation of special trains, additional stops, and extra coaches to meet passenger demand.

The Northern Railway has announced comprehensive measures to facilitate Kanwarias during the Kanwar Mela in Haridwar, scheduled from July 22 to August 19.

According to a press statement, NR has extended the services of train numbers 04465/66 (Delhi-Shamli-Delhi) and 04403/04 (Delhi-Saharanpur-Delhi) up to Haridwar.

Additionally, five pairs of Mela Special trains will be operational, including 04322 (Moradabad-Laksar-Moradabad), 04324 (Haridwar-Delhi-Haridwar), 04330 (Rishikesh-Delhi-Rishikesh), 04372 (Rishikesh-Lucknow Charbagh-Rishikesh), and 04370 (Rishikesh-Bareilly-Rishikesh). 'Besides, out-of-course stoppage to 14 trains shall be provided, 24 trains shall be augmented by additional coaches to increase passenger carrying capacity, and three empty coaches rakes shall be kept ready to run during the Mela to meet passenger demand,' said NR Chief Public Relations Officer Deepak Kumar.

(With inputs from agencies.)