To ensure the convenience of passengers during the world-famous Bastar Dussehra festival, the East Coast Railway will run a special train between Jagdalpur and Dantewada from October 1 to 4.
This service aims to make travel easier for both devotees and tourists visiting the region.
The Bastar Dussehra festival is renowned not only in India but also internationally.
Thousands of tourists come to witness the famous chariot procession, while many devotees travel from Jagdalpur to Dantewada for Maa Dantewari temple darshan.
Train Arrangements and Facilities
To handle the increasing number of passengers, the railway has introduced a Jan Sadharan Special Train.
Although the fare is not yet finalized, it will be cheaper than bus fares, offering relief to the large crowd of travelers.
The special train will include:
8 general second-class coaches
2 second-class cum-luggage coaches
This arrangement allows more passengers to travel together and helps reduce overcrowding.
Train Schedule
- The train schedule for the Bastar Dussehra Special is as follows:
08511: Jagdalpur 08:15 AM → Dantewada 11:00 AM
08512: Dantewada 11:30 AM → Jagdalpur 14:25 PM
08513: Jagdalpur 14:45 PM → Dantewada 17:30 PM
08514: Dantewada 18:00 PM → Jagdalpur 20:45 PM
08515: Jagdalpur 22:00 PM → Dantewada 00:45 AM
08516: Dantewada 05:00 AM → Jagdalpur 07:45 AM
- Benefits for Passengers
This initiative will significantly ease travel for those visiting Bastar during Dussehra.
Passengers can now avoid bus travel and enjoy both the chariot procession and darshan of Goddess Dantewari with greater comfort.
