PRAYAGRAJ, July 24 -- Shiva devotees from Prayagraj and neighbouring districts will have easier rail connectivity to three of the country's prominent Jyotirling shrines during the holy month of Sawan, with the North Central Railway (NCR) operating special trains to Baba Baidyanath Dham (Deoghar), Mahakaleshwar (Ujjain) and Somnath.

Railway officials said NCR is also considering extending connectivity to Kashi Vishwanath Dham, Varanasi, depending on passenger demand.

For devotees heading to Baba Baidyanath Dham, officials said Jasidih and Madhupur stations will serve as the railheads for Deoghar.

As part of the special arrangements, NCR will operate the Prayagraj Junction-Veraval-Prayagraj weekly special train (04173/04174) from August ...