Holi Special Train Emakulam-Barauni-Ernakulam
Holi Special Train Emakulam-Barauni-Ernakulam
Emakulam-Barauni-Ernakulam
In view of Holi festival season. Indian Railways will run special trains between various destinations as detailed below:
Train No. 06522 / 06521 Emakulam Jn – Barauni – Ernakulam Jn weekly festival Special Trains
| Train No | From | To | Days of Run | Date of service |
| 06522 | Ernakulam Jn | Barauni | Weekly (Fridays) | 04.03.22, 11.03.22, 18.03.22, 25.03.22 & 01.04.22 |
| 06521 | Barauni | Ernakulam Jn | Weekly (Tuesdays) | 08.03.22, 15.03.22, 22.03.22, 29.03.22 & 05.04.22 |
Enroute. Train No. 06522 / 06521 Emakulam Jn – Barauni – Ernakulam Jn weekly festival Special Trains will stop at Aluva. Thrisur, Palakkad, Coimbatore, Tiruppur, Erode, Salem, Katpadi, Renigunta, Nellore, Ongole, Vijayawada, Eluru, Rajahmundry, Samalkot, Duvvada, Visakhapainam, Vizianagaram, Srikakulam Road, Palasa, Berhampur, Khurda Road, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Bhadrak, Balasore, Kharagpur, Dankuni, Bardhaman, Durgapur, Asansol. Chittaranjan, Madhupur, Jasidh, Jhajha and Kiul stations in both the directions.
It appears that in Holi 2025, no Holi Special train named “Emakulam–Barauni–Ernakulam” (or “Ernakulam–Barauni–Ernakulam”) was scheduled. However, there was a related earlier service during Holi 2022: Train 06522 / 06521 run weekly between Ernakulam and Barauni as a festival special. This train ran in March–April 2025, not in 2025.
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🚫 No Ernakulam ↔ Barauni Holi Special in 2025
- The 06522/06521 special was limited to Holi 2025 and is not listed in any 2025 Holi or festival schedules.
- No such train appeared in official railway announcements for March 2025.
✅ Regular Alternatives for the Route
🟣 12522 / 12521 Raptisagar Express (Ernakulam ↔ Barauni)
- A weekly regular superfast express connecting Ernakulam and Barauni (approx. 3436 km).
- Runs with First AC, 2A, 3A, 3A‑Economy, Sleeper, General, and includes a pantry car.
- Covers the distance in around 47 hours.
⚠️ Festival Special Trains: Important Caveats
Special trains such as Holi or festival specials are assigned very low priority, frequently resulting in delays of 6–12+ hours, unexpected rescheduling, and basic coaches. Reddit communities often recommend avoiding them unless absolutely necessary.
“Special trains… they are given least priority… delays of 10 hrs are very common.”
📋 Summary Table
| Route | Train No. | Type | Operated in 2025? | Duration | Key Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ernakulam ↔ Barauni | 06522 / 06521 | Holi Festival Special | ❌ Not in 2025 | ~48–50 hrs | Operated only in Mar–Apr 2022 |
| Ernakulam ↔ Barauni | 12522 / 12521 | Regular Superfast | ✅ Active | ~47 hrs | Full-class facilities, pantry |
✅ What You Should Do
- For reliable travel between Ernakulam and Barauni, choose the 12522 / 12521 Raptisagar Express (Pantry, reserved classes, punctual).
- If you were expecting a Holi Special based on past years, none was run in 2025. Keep an eye on IRCTC or zone notifications if similar specials are announced later.
- If you must travel during festival season and no regular options are available, check for newly introduced festival specials—but be prepared for delays and limited amenities.
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