Railways Launches 12 Special Trains for Pitru Paksha Pilgrims to Gaya

Indian Railways has announced 12 special train services to handle the surge of pilgrims traveling to Gaya during Pitru Paksha. The West Central Railway will operate trains on two routes: Rani Kamlapati–Gaya–Rani Kamlapati and Jabalpur–Gaya–Jabalpur. All trains will include AC, sleeper and general-class coaches.

The Rani Kamlapati–Gaya special (train 01661) departs at 3:20 pm on September 27, October 2 and October 7, arriving at Gaya at 2:30 pm the next day. The return service (01662) leaves Gaya at 3:30 pm on September 30, October 5 and October 10. The Jabalpur–Gaya special (01701) departs at 9:25 pm on September 29, October 4 and October 9, with return service (01702) leaving Gaya at 3:30 pm on September 28, October 3 and October 8.

Thousands of devotees visit Gaya annually during Pitru Paksha to perform rituals for their ancestors.