Indian Railways Announces Special Trains for Holi 2025
As the festival of Holi 2025 approaches, the Indian Railways has announced the operation of special trains to accommodate the massive rush of passengers traveling to their hometowns. This initiative will make it easier for people to celebrate the festival with their families and loved ones.
The railways has introduced Holi Special Trains on popular routes like Mumbai to Banaras, Pune to Danapur, Lokmanya Tilak Terminus to Danapur, and Delhi to several cities. The bookings for these trains are now open, and passengers can secure their seats through the IRCTC website or ticket counters.
List of Special Trains Operating on March 11, 2025
Here is a list of special trains running from Delhi to various cities today:
| Train Number | Departure Station | Departure Time | Arrival Station | Arrival Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04012 | Delhi Junction | 19:30 | Darbhanga | 16:30 |
| 04062 | Delhi Junction | 23:55 | Patna Junction | 16:40 |
| 03698 | Delhi Junction | 08:55 | Gaya Junction | 00:30 |
| 04404 | Delhi Junction | 20:40 | Ringas Junction | 04:10 |
| 02436 | New Delhi | 08:30 | Patna Junction | 22:30 |
| 02394 | New Delhi | 05:15 | Rajendra Nagar | 10:30 |
| 04070 | Anand Vihar (T) | 00:20 | Rajgir | 19:50 |
| 04030 | Anand Vihar (T) | 09:00 | Muzaffarpur | 06:00 |
| 05578 | Anand Vihar (T) | 05:15 | Saharsa | 10:30 |
| 04016 | Anand Vihar (T) | 00:30 | Sitamarhi | 02:00 |
| 05204 | Anand Vihar (T) | 09:20 | Muzaffarpur | 05:00 |
Mumbai to Banaras Special Train
For passengers traveling from Mumbai to Banaras, the following special trains have been introduced:
Train Number 01013: Will depart from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (Mumbai) on March 13, 2025, at 22:30.
Train Number 01014: Will return from Banaras to Mumbai on March 15, 2025, at 08:00.
Pune to Danapur Special Train
Another special service has been introduced for people traveling from Pune to Danapur:
Train Number 01419: Will depart from Pune on March 11, 2025, at 19:55.
Train Number 01420: Will depart from Danapur on March 13, 2025, at 06:30.
Danapur to Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Special Train
For passengers traveling from Danapur to Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (Mumbai):
Train Number 01012: Will depart from Danapur on March 11, 2025, at 21:30.
Book Your Tickets Now!
The Indian Railways has taken a commendable step to help people reach their homes comfortably during Holi 2025. With heavy passenger traffic expected during the festival, booking your tickets in advance is highly recommended.
You can book your tickets through the official IRCTC website or visit the nearest railway station for offline bookings.
Reference from:-https://www.indiatv.in/paisa/business/railway-announced-new-special-trains-for-holi-2025-for-these-routes-check-date-timing-and-other-details-2025-03-11-1119331