Northeast Frontier Railway GM Inspects Kamakhya Station

Maligaon: Shri Chetan Kumar Shrivastava, General Manager of Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR),
conducted a comprehensive inspection of Kamakhya Railway Station on 22 nd June, 2026 to assess
the preparedness and passenger management arrangements for the Ambubachi Mela being held
from 22 nd to 25 th June, 2026. The annual religious event is expected to witness a significant influx
of devotees from various parts of the country, necessitating extensive operational and passenger
facilitation measures by the Railways.

During the inspection, the General Manager assessed various facilities and arrangements
put in place for the convenience, safety and security of pilgrims, including crowd management
measures, passenger amenities, cleanliness, drinking water facilities, medical assistance, help
desks and security deployment. He interacted with railway officials and staff deployed at the
station and reviewed the operational readiness to handle the anticipated surge in passenger
traffic during the mela period.

The General Manager emphasized the importance of maintaining constant vigilance,
ensuring effective crowd control and providing prompt assistance to passengers. He also guided
concerned officials to remain alert at all times, closely monitor passenger movement, coordinate
effectively with security agencies and civil authorities, and ensure smooth train operations
throughout the festival period.
To cater to the anticipated rush of pilgrims, NFR is operating several special unreserved
train services, connecting Kamakhya with important destinations across Assam and North
Bengal. In addition, various regular passenger trains have also been temporarily augmented to
enhance carrying capacity and facilitate smooth travel for devotees during the Ambubachi Mela
period.

The General Manager also directed concerned officials to focus on passenger safety,
cleanliness and seamless service delivery, while ensuring that adequate information and
guidance are available to devotees arriving at and departing from Kamakhya Railway Station.
Northeast Frontier Railway has made extensive arrangements to facilitate the movement
of pilgrims during the Ambubachi Mela and is committed to providing a safe, comfortable and
hassle-free travel experience to all passengers.