Holi Special Train Ahmedabad-Danapur-Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad-Danapur-Ahmedabad
For the convenience of passengers & to clear extra passenger traffic during Holi festival, Railways has decided to run Holi Special Trains between Ahmedabad and Danapur and one from Madgaon to Gorakhpur via Vasai Road.
According to a press release issued by Shri Sumit Thakur, Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Railway, the details of trains are as under:
Train No. 09417 / Train No. 09418 Ahmedabad – Danapur Special (2 trips)
Train No. 09417 Ahmedabad – Danapur Special will depart from Ahmedabad on Monday, 14th March, 2025 at 09.10 hrs & reach Danapur at 21.30 hrs, the next day. Similarly, Train No. 09418 Danapur – Ahmedabad Special will depart from Danapur on Tuesday, 15th March, 2025 at 23.45 hrs & will arrive Ahmedabad at 11.20 hrs on Thursday. Enroute this train will halt at Nadiad, Chhayapuri, Ratlam, Kota, Sawai Madhopur, Gangapur City, Hindaun City, Bayana, Bharatpur, Achhnera, Mathura, Kasganj, Farrukhabad, Kanpur Central, Lucknow, Sultanpur, Jaunpur City, Varanasi, Pt Deendayal Upadhyaya Jn, Buxar and Ara stations in both directions. This train comprises of AC 2-Tier, AC 3-Tier, Sleeper Class and General Second Class Coaches
Besides this, Train No. 22138 / 37 Ahmedabad – Nagpur Prerna Express will now run Tri-Weekly, Ex Ahmedabad on Thursdays, Sundays & Mondays w.e.f. 11th April, 2025 and Ex Nagpur on Wednesdays, Saturdays & Sundays w.e.f. 10th April, 2025, on existing timings & halts.
The booking of Train No. 09417 & of trips of increased frequency of Train No. 22138 will open on 13th March, 2025 at PRS counters and IRCTC website. The above train will run as Special Train on Special Fare.
For detailed information regarding timings of halts, passengers may please visit www.enquiry.indianrail.gov.in. Passengers are requested by Western Railway, to adhere to all norms, SOPs related to COVID-19 during boarding, travelling and at the destination.
Here’s the officially documented information about the Holi Special (special fare) reserved train between Ahmedabad and Danapur in March 2025, which is relevant to travel to/from Danapur:
Contents
🚂 Ahmedabad – Danapur – Ahmedabad Holi Special (2025)
✅ Train Nos. 09417 / 09418 — Weekly Reserved Special (8 Trips, 4 Round‑Trips)
- 09417 (Ahmedabad → Danapur)
- Runs every Monday on March 10, 17, 24, and 31, 2025
- Departs Ahmedabad at 09:10 AM, arriving Danapur at approximately 20:30 hrs the next day
- Key halts include Nadiad, Chhayapuri, Ratlam, Dakaniya Talav, Gangapur City, Hindaun City, Bharatpur, Mathura, Kasganj, Farrukhabad, Kanpur Central, Fatehpur, Prayagraj Jn, Mirzapur, Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn, Buxar, and Ara.
- Coach composition: AC‑II, AC‑III, Sleeper, and General coaches in a 22‑coach rake.
- 09418 (Danapur → Ahmedabad)
- Runs every Tuesday on March 11, 18, 25, and April 1, 2025
- Departs Danapur at 23:50 hrs, arriving Ahmedabad around 12:15 PM two days later (i.e. Thursday midday).
This special service was explicitly launched by Western Railway under special fare scheme to handle the Holi homeward travel rush.
🗓️ Summary Table
| Train No. | Direction | Dates (2025) | Departure → Arrival | Class Composition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09417 | Ahmedabad → Danapur | Mar 10, 17, 24, 31 (Mon) | 09:10 → ~20:30 (next day) | AC‑II, AC‑III, Sleeper, General |
| 09418 | Danapur → Ahmedabad | Mar 11, 18, 25, Apr 1 (Tue) | 23:50 → ~12:15 (third day) | Same as above |
⚠️ Traveler Notes & Cautions
- Lowest operational priority: Being special trains (starting with “0”), these are routinely delayed by 6–14+ hours.
“Festival special train hamesha late hi chalti hai… my train was 8 hours late.”
“Special train starts with 0 and has least priority over any other train.” - Bookings fill rapidly—sleeper and AC quotas are snapped up quickly, and Tatkal waitlists surge within minutes.
- Onboard catering may be minimal or absent—carry essentials when traveling long-distance.
✅ Relevance to Mumbai ↔ Danapur Route
Although not directly relevant to Bandra Terminus, this Ahmedabad‑Danapur special illustrates the pattern of long special‑fare connections run during Holi by Western Railway. It demonstrates:
- Weekly one‑way runs in both directions over several weeks.
- Reserved coaches across multiple classes.
- Extensive halts spanning multiple zones.
If you’re planning to travel between Mumbai and Danapur, similar holiday specials could be announced, likely via Western Railway extensions via Udhna or Ahmedabad—as seen with other Holi specials (like Udhna‑Danapur 09053/09054) in 2025.
🧭 Looking Ahead to Holi 2026
- Keep an eye on Western Railway bulletins for announcements about potential Bandra Terminus / Udhna → Danapur specials in Jan–Feb 2026.
- For reliable travel planning, consider booking regular reserved express trains like:
- Western Railway trains via Udhna/Ahmedabad connecting to Danapur,
- Or major zones like Konkan / Central Railways offering alternate options.
- When booking opens (typically early March), plan quickly—Tatkal quotas get filled in minutes.
If you’d like help with:
- Regular train schedules and seat availability between Mumbai/Bandra Terminus and Danapur,
- Planning alternate routes via Ahmedabad or Indore,
- Alerts or monitoring for Holi special announcements in 2026—
I’d be glad to assist further!