Holika Dahan will be marked on March 13, followed by Holi on March 14, and a weekend on March 15 and 16. It is anticipated that demand for travel will significantly increase during this lengthy holiday period. As a result, Indian Railways has introduced Holi special trains as part of special arrangements for passengers to enjoy the festivities. The introduction of Holi Special Trains is a commendable initiative by Indian Railways to ensure a hassle-free and joyful festival experience for passengers. Indian Railways aims to reduce congestion and make the journey home more comfortable for everyone celebrating the festival of colors. For those travelling between Delhi and Patna, this new Vande Bharat Express offers a fast and comfortable journey, covering the 1,000+ km route in under 12 hours. Bookings for this service opened on March 6, and the train is expected to see high demand as travellers make their way home ahead of Holi on March 14, 2025. Bringing Families Closer This Holi! Indian Railways launches special trains on March 11, 2025, ensuring smooth and comfortable travel for festive celebrations. Book your tickets early and enjoy a hassle-free journey to celebrate the festival of colours with your loved ones! Holi special trains: In view of the heavy passenger traffic during Holi, Indian Railways has announced additional Holi special trains on several new routes.This move aims to help more people reach Indian Railways has introduced 62 special trains to facilitate smooth travel during the Holi festival and the subsequent long weekend. These trains will operate on various routes, including Sabarmati-Haridwar, Hisar-Hadapsar, Delhi Sarai-Sabarmati, Mumbai Central-Delhi, Bareilly-Sabarmati, Bhagat Ki Kothi-Bandra Terminus, Lalkuan-Rajkot, and Durg-Madar. The scheduled services ensure passengers Holi Special Trains 2025: Holi is one of India’s most widely celebrated festivals, bringing together family and friends. Every year, rail travel demand skyrockets, resulting in extensive waiting lines and difficulties obtaining tickets. With Holi just around the corner, South Central Railway (SCR North Western Railway to run Holi special trains Train No. 09425/09426: Sabarmati-Haridwar-Sabarmati Bi-weekly Superfast Special Train No. 09425, Sabarmati-Haridwar Bi-weekly Special (09.03.25 to 30.03.25, 07 trips) will depart from Sabarmati every Thursday and Sunday at 17:20 hrs, reaching Jaipur at 03:40 hrs (Friday/Monday) and Haridwar at 17 Indian Railways, Holi Special Train 2025: Good news for rail passengers! Indian Railways (IR) has announced the operation of Special trains for the upcoming Holi festival. The Holi 2025 will be celebrated on March 14 (Friday). The move aims to that travellers reach their destinations on time amid high demand for train tickets. By introducing these 14 Holi Special Trains, South Central Railway is ensuring that passengers can travel comfortably and reach their destinations on time. Passengers looking to travel during Holi should book their tickets at the earliest via IRCTC’s official website, railway counters, or authorized booking agents to avoid last-minute hassles. NDLS HOLI SPL (04207) LUCKNOW NR to NEW DELHI: NDLS HOLI SPL (04207) Running Days: MON Available Classes: 1A 2A 3A SL Type: Mail/Express: Zone: NR: ARP: 60 Days: Train has Limited Run from 03-03-2025 to 17-03-2025 (*Till Further Announcement.) Holi special trains from Delhi to Bihar 1. Delhi-Patna Holi Special. Train Number: 02393/02394; Days of running: 1 March to 31 March (except Thursday) Indian Railways, Holi Special Train 2025: Northern Railway is working round-the-clock to ensure smooth train operations amid the upcoming Holi festival. The zonal railway is operating more than 400 special trains to clear the extra rush of passengers. For the convenience of passengers and with a view to meet the travel demand during the Holi festival, Western Railway will run four pairs of Special Train on Special fare between Udhna & Danapur and Ahmedabad & Danapur stations. According to Vineet Abhishek, CPRO, WR train No. 09053 Udhna Holi Special Trains: Lucknow – New Delhi – Lucknow Special Express (04207/04208) 04207 (from Lucknow): This train will leave from Lucknow at 08:05 am and reach New Delhi at 06:35 pm. This train will run on 3, 10 and 17 March. 04208 (from New Delhi): This train will leave from New Delhi at 08:20 pm and reach Lucknow at 06:35 am the next morning. The zonal railway is also running a Vande Bharat Express train between New Delhi and Patna Junction railway station. This new semi-high-speed train covers a distance of 998 km in 11:40 hrs. However, the New Delhi to Patna Vande Bharat train is being operated as a Holi Special train and will be in operation until March 20. The launch of these Holi Special Trains 2025 seeks to ensure hassle-free travel for people who cannot wait to enjoy the festival with their dear ones. A total of 62 special trains will be operated across the north-western route of the nation to meet the festive rush. Here are some major Holi Special Trains announced by Indian Railways: These trains will ensure a smooth and convenient journey for those traveling to celebrate the festival with their families and loved ones. HOLI SPECIAL TRAIN : HOWRAH-RAXAUL ROUTE. On March 11, 2025, Indian Railways will operate special trains to ease the holiday rush. Below are the details of train numbers, names, and departure times: Holi, the festival of colors, marks the arrival of spring and is a time for joyous reunions with loved ones. Recognizing the surge in travel during this festive period, Indian Railways introduces special trains to meet the increased demand. For the passengers’ convenience, the Northern Railway (NR) is operating three Holi Special trains for Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra (SVDK). These trains will run from New Delhi and Varanasi railway station. The train ticket booking for all these trains have commenced both online and offline.
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