Railways to operate 60 extra trains services for 2027 Pushkarams

Vijayawada Divisional Railway Manager Mohit Sonakia, Collector Ch. Kirthi, SP D. Narasimha Kishore, RMC Commissioner Rahul Meena at a review meeting on Godavari Pushkarams-2027 in Rajamahendravaram on Monday. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Rajamahendravaram Municipal Corporation Commissioner Rahul Meena on Monday said railway authorities plan to run nearly 60 additional train services for the 2027 Godavari Pushkarams.Vijayawada Divisional Railway Manager (South Central Railway) Mohit Sonakia, East Godavari District Collector Ch. Kirthi, Superintendent of Police D. Narasimha Kishore and Mr. Meena reviewed preparedness for crowd management and coordination among all stakeholders for the upcoming Godavari Pushkarams.“An action plan will be prepared in consultation with the Railways, APSRTC, police and other departments concerned for the management of the visitors. The railway authorities have also shared their inputs on their preparedness for the Pushkarams on Monday,” Mr. Rahul Meena told The Hindu.Ms. Kirthi has directed the police and transportation departments to prepare a report on route maps, entry and exit points at the railway stations, including Godavari and Rajamahendravaram railway stations, and walking routes to guide visitors during the Pushkarams.Ms Kirthi also stressed the need to interlink the municipal corporation's communication systems and command control rooms with the Pushkaram control rooms and the railway authorities. Published - August 24, 2026 08:49 pm IST