NFR to Make Comprehensive Arrangements for Ambubachi Mela

way2barak, June 18: Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) is making extensive arrangements to ensure a smooth, safe and comfortable travel experience for the thousands of devotees expected to attend the annual Ambubachi Mela at the revered Kamakhya Temple, Guwahati, from 22nd to 25th June 2026. Anticipating a significant surge in passenger traffic during the mela period, NFR is undertaking a comprehensive range of passenger centric measures, including the operation of special trains, round-the-clock ticketing facilities, deployment of additional railway and security personnel, establishment of help desks and enquiry counters and distribution of food packets and drinking water for pilgrims. These arrangements are aimed at facilitating seamless movement of devotees, effective crowd management and enhanced passenger convenience during one of the region’s most significant spiritual gatherings.

To cater to the anticipated rush of pilgrims, NFR is operating three special unreserved train services comprising nearly 50 General Second Class (GS) coaches, connecting Kamakhya with important destinations in Assam and North Bengal. In addition, various regular passenger trains are being augmented with 11 additional GS coaches on a temporary basis to enhance carrying capacity during the mela period. As part of these arrangements, Train No. 05661 Kamakhya – Alipurduar Junction one-way special train will depart from Kamakhya on 19th June 2026 and reach Alipurduar on the following day. Additionally, Train Nos. 05444/05445 Alipurduar -Kamakhya – Alipurduar special trains will operate daily from 20th to 22nd June and from 24th to 27th June 2026, providing enhanced connectivity between Assam and North Bengal during the mela period. Further, Train No. 05780 New Jalpaiguri – Kamakhya special train will operate on 20th and 27th June 2026, while train no. 05779 Kamakhya – New Jalpaiguri special train will operate on 21st and 28th June 2026, offering additional travel options for devotees visiting the holy shrine.

To facilitate hassle-free ticketing, additional ticket counters are being kept operational round the clock at Kamakhya and Guwahati railway stations. Special help desks and enquiry counters are also being set up at key locations to provide guidance, information and assistance to pilgrims throughout the mela period.

To ensure effective crowd management and enhanced passenger convenience, additional personnel from the Railway Protection Force (RPF), Government Railway Police (GRP), commercial and technical departments are being deployed at Kamakhya, Guwahati and other key stations. In addition, around 200 volunteers from the NFR Bharat Scouts & Guides are being engaged to assist pilgrims with guidance, information and other support services, thereby facilitating a smooth and hassle-free pilgrimage experience during the Ambubachi Mela.

With these comprehensive arrangements in place, Northeast Frontier Railway is geared up to facilitate a safe, convenient and seamless pilgrimage experience for devotees attending the Ambubachi Mela and ensure smooth passenger movement throughout the festival period.