Northeast Frontier Railway Prepares for Ambubachi Mela with Special Arrangements

The Northeast Frontier Railway is gearing up for the Ambubachi Mela at Kamakhya Temple, scheduled from June 22 to June 25. With a surge in expected devotees, NFR is implementing various measures, including special train services, 24-hour ticketing, and additional security personnel. The arrangements aim to facilitate smooth travel and crowd management, ensuring a comfortable experience for all attendees. Special trains will connect Kamakhya with key destinations, and volunteers will assist pilgrims throughout the event. Read on to discover more about these preparations.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 17, 2026, 11:41 IST

Extensive Preparations for Ambubachi Mela

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Guwahati, June 17: The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has announced comprehensive plans to ensure a smooth and enjoyable travel experience for the thousands of devotees expected to participate in the annual Ambubachi Mela at the Kamakhya Temple, scheduled from June 22 to June 25.

“In anticipation of a significant increase in passenger numbers during the festival, NFR is implementing a variety of passenger-focused initiatives. These include running special trains, providing 24-hour ticketing services, deploying extra railway and security staff, setting up help desks and inquiry counters, and distributing food packets and drinking water to the pilgrims,” stated Kapinjal Kishore Sharma, Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) of NFR, on Tuesday.

These measures are designed to ensure the smooth movement of devotees, effective crowd control, and improved passenger comfort during this major spiritual event in the region.

To accommodate the expected influx of pilgrims, NFR will operate three special unreserved train services featuring nearly 50 General Second Class (GS) coaches, linking Kamakhya with key locations in Assam and North Bengal.

Moreover, several regular passenger trains will be temporarily enhanced with an additional 11 GS coaches to increase capacity during the festival.

As part of these arrangements, Train No. 05661 Kamakhya-Alipurduar Junction one-way special will leave Kamakhya on June 19 and arrive in Alipurduar the next day.

Additionally, Train Nos. 05444/05445 Alipurduar-Kamakhya-Alipurduar special will run daily from June 20 to June 22 and again from June 24 to June 27, improving connectivity between Assam and North Bengal during the mela.

Furthermore, Train No. 05780 New Jalpaiguri-Kamakhya special will operate on June 20 and June 27, while Train No. 05779 Kamakhya-New Jalpaiguri special will run on June 21 and June 28.

“To ensure convenient ticketing, additional ticket counters will be open 24/7 at the Kamakhya and Guwahati railway stations. Special help desks and inquiry counters will also be established at strategic locations to assist pilgrims with guidance and information throughout the mela,” Sharma added. “To manage crowds effectively and enhance passenger convenience, extra personnel from the Railway Protection Force (RPF), Government Railway Police (GRP), and various commercial and technical departments will be stationed at Kamakhya, Guwahati, and other important stations.”

He also mentioned that around 200 volunteers from the NFR Bharat Scouts & Guides will be on hand to provide assistance, information, and support services to ensure a smooth pilgrimage experience during the Ambubachi Mela.