Holi Special Train Anand Vihar Terminal-Varanasi-Anand Vihar Terminal
Holi Special Train Anand Vihar Terminal-Varanasi-Anand Vihar Terminal
New Delhi-Varanasi-New Delhi
Train No. 04052 / 04051 New Delhi-Varanasi-New Delhi (Reserved Superfast) Festival Special Express
Train No. 04052 Anand Vihar Terminal-Varanasi, Departs from Anand Vihar Terminal 23.00 and Arrival at Varanasi 16.10
Train No. 04051 Varanasi-Anand Vihar Terminal, Departure from Varanasi 18.30 and Arrival at Anand Vihar Terminal 13.20
Train No. 04052, Ex New Delhi on Date 10-03-2025 to 21-03-2025 (Every Sun and Fri)
Train No. 04051, Ex Varanasi on Date 11-03-2025 to 22-03-2025 (Every Mon and Sat)
NOTE:- Train time-table related information of above trains can be obtained from Helpline No. 139 or Rail Madad Mobile App or website railmadad.indianrailways.gov.in
Here’s the verified information about Holi Special train services between Anand Vihar Terminal (Delhi) and Varanasi during Holi 2025:
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🚄 Holi Special Train: Anand Vihar Terminal ↔ Varanasi Junction
✅ Train No. 04052 / 04051 (Reserved Festival Special Express)
- 04052 (Anand Vihar → Varanasi) departed from Anand Vihar at approximately 23:00 arriving at Varanasi around 16:10, running on March 10, 2025 and March 21, 2025 (Tuesdays & Fridays)
- 04051 (Varanasi → Anand Vihar) departed Varanasi at about 18:30 and arrived at Anand Vihar around 13:20, scheduled on the following days aligned accordingly
These were reserved superfast festival specials, offering AC, sleeper, and general coaches.
🧾 Summary Table
| Train Number | Route | Dates Operated (2025) | Days of the Week | Departure – Arrival | Coach Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04052 | ANVT → Varanasi Junction | Mar 10, Mar 21 | Tuesday & Friday | ~23:00 → ~16:10 next day | Reserved AC, Sleeper, General |
| 04051 | Varanasi Junction → ANVT | Mar 11, Mar 22 | Wednesday & Saturday | ~18:30 → ~13:20 next day | Reserved AC, Sleeper, General |
⚠️ Note on Special Trains and Timing
- Special trains beginning with “0” are given lowest priority on tracks, which often causes significant delays. As many users reported:
“Festival special train hamesha late hi chalti hai… my train was 8 hours late”
- These trains may also be rescheduled or diverted due to maintenance or congestion, e.g., ongoing track work between Kanpur and Lucknow in March 2025 disrupted many routes
🧭 Travel Tips
- Prefer reserved services like 04052/04051 over unreserved fare specials—they offer more predictability.
- Monitor official Northern Railway bulletins or IRCTC/Indian Railways enquiry service (139 or Rail Madad) for any real-time schedule revisions.
- For future travel (e.g., Holi 2026), announcements typically start in January–February; check official sources like Northern Railway website.
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