Shravan is a sacred Hindu month to dedicate one’s father to Lord Shiva. During this month, people need to travel by train. So, people need to find out the information to know the train running status.

During the Shravan month, the government provides special trains for a temporary time. The train generally operates during July-August. The government offers special trains to cover various Jyotirlinga temples that include Dwarka, Somnath, Aurangabad, Nasik, Omkareshwar, Markapur, and Parbhani.

People need to know the PNR status and live running updates of the Shravan special train. It can help to manage their time and plan travel hassle-free.

Shravan Special Live Train Running Status

Shravan Special trains run for a short period, especially for one month. Therefore, devotees like to get the live train running status to find their train’s current running updates. It may include the upcoming railway station, arrival/departure time, and expected delay.

People can use the PNR number to find the train number or name and place food on wheels. On-time train travel can help passengers manage time in a better way. During the Shravan journey, passengers are required to find out the current status to place the Shravan Special food to make the journey more comfortable. 

List of Shravan Special Train

Indian Railway provides numerous Shravan Special trains for devotees. Some of the Shravan Special Trains running during the Hindu holy month are listed below. 

• 03268 Patna – Madhupur Shravani Mela Special: This train is operating between Patna and Madhupur. 
• 03654 Gaya – Madhupur Shravani Special Mela Special: This train operates between Gaya and Madhupur. Passengers can get Sattvic or veg food on wheels using the RailMitra app or website.
• 03442/03441: This train runs between Jamalpur and Devghar – Jamalpur. 
• 05028/05027: This Shravan special train runs between Badhni – Devghar – Badhni. 

Religious Significance of Shravan Special Train

The Shravan special train runs only for the month of Shravan with the aim of facilitating the kawar yatra. So, check the religious significance of the Shravan special train to understand its importance. 

• Kanwar Yatra: Millions of devotees like to show their faith in Lord Shiva through participating in the pilgrimage.
• Holy Water: Passengers can check the Shravan Special train live running status to collect Ganga Jal for the ritual bath of Shivlinga.
• Special Train Service: This train is run specially to help devotees travel to their nearest shivlinga during the holy month of Shravan.
• Temple Visit: Shravan Special train helps devotees to reach out to the Shiva temples to offer holy water (Ganga Jal) to Shivlinga.

Real-time Running Updates with RailRestro

The RailRestro feature “Train Running” allows passengers to find the live status of a running train. So, people can use this feature to find out the real-time update of the train running status. Devotees travelling through the Shravan Special trains can use this feature and manage time accordingly. 

• Open the web browser and visit www.railrestro.com or download a mobile app from the Play Store or Apple Store. 
• Select the “Train Running” feature.
• Now, provide the train name or number to get the latest update on the train running status.
• Shravan Special train travellers can find the upcoming station name, arrival/departure time, expected delay, and expected platform number. 

Benefits of Checking the Shravan Special Train Running Status 

Many devotees travel by train to cover Jyotirlinga temples. So, train running status can provide different benefits that are discussed below. 

• Before Boarding: Before travel, devotees must check PNR status and track the train’s current status. It can help to find out the train name or number, seat number, coach, arrival time, and expected delay. Moreover, it also helps to manage your time to reach the station accordingly. 
• While Travelling: During travel, train running updates can help to find the live location of the train and help to plan your journey accordingly. It also helps to find the train delay time. Passengers can also use this feature to order food on wheels using the RailRestro website or app. 

Off-board Plan: Knowing the train running updates helps to find out the upcoming station and helps to plan and prepare for offboarding.