In a significant decision aimed at facilitating pilgrims attending the Pitru Paksha Mela, the Indian Railways has announced temporary stoppages for a total of 17 trains. These stoppages will be implemented at Punpun Ghat Halt, located in the Danapur division, and Anugrah Narayan Road Ghat Station in Aurangabad district. This special arrangement will be effective from September 25 to October 10, with each train halting for two minutes at both stations.

Twelve trains will make temporary stops at Punpun Ghat Halt. These include the Patna-Buxar-Patna Intercity, Patna-Barkakana-Patna Palamu Express, Patna-Singrauli-Patna Express, Islampur-Hatia-Islampur Express, Patna-Thawe-Patna Express, and Raxaul-Banaras-Raxaul Buddh Purnima Express. Additionally, Patna-Gaya-Patna MEMU, Chandigarh-Patna-Chandigarh Festival Special, Patna-Nawada-Patna, Islampur-Patna-Islampur, and Patna-Gaya MEMU services will also halt here.

At Anugrah Narayan Road Ghat Station in Aurangabad district, five trains will have temporary stoppages. These comprise three MEMU passenger services for Gaya-Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction-Gaya, the Dhanbad-Sasaram Intercity Express, and the Asansol-Banaras-Asansol MEMU Passenger.

The Railways stated that this special provision has been made to ensure convenience for pilgrims traveling to the mela area during the Pitru Paksha period. Directives have been issued to relevant departments to ensure all necessary arrangements are in place, adhering to safety and operational guidelines.