Holi special train from New Delhi to Gorakhpur – Holi special train from Gorakhpur to New Delhi
New Delhi-Gorakhpur-New Delhi
The Railway Administration has taken the decision to run for the passengers of the passengers on the upcoming Holi festival in Train No.05015/Train No.05016 Gorakhpur-Anand Vihar Terminus
Train No.05015 Gorakhpur-Anand Vihar Terminus special train 06th and 11th March, 2025 from gorakhpur to 15.00 pm, and reach Anand Vihar Terminus will be reached at 06.00 pm
Return journey Train No.05016 Anand Vihar Terminus special train 07th and 12th March, 2025 from Anand Vihar Terminus at 08.00 am, and Gorakhpur will reach at 23.40 pm.
Here’s the verified information on Holi Special train services between New Delhi and Gorakhpur in March 2025:
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🎉 Holi Special Trains: New Delhi → Gorakhpur
❌ No Dedicated Direct Train (via New Delhi Junction)
- There was no specific Holi Special train operating directly from New Delhi (NDLS) to Gorakhpur (GKP) during March 2025.
- The comprehensive Central/Northern Railway announcements did not list any NDLS → GKP special trains by that heading.
➕ Closest Festival Train Options:
- Several Holi specials ran on routes such as Delhi → Darbhanga, Delhi → Varanasi, or Delhi → Patliputra, which passed through Gorakhpur (as intermediate halts)—but were not direct endpoint services.
- Example: Train 04012/04011 (Delhi–Darbhanga festival special) had Gorakhpur as an enroute stop.
🧭 Gaya/Prayagraj–Gorakhpur & Asansol–Gorakhpur Specials
- A few one-time Unreserved Holi Specials, such as 03513 Asansol → Gorakhpur, ran to ease pilgrim rush, but these were separate and unrelated to the Delhi corridor.
🌞 Summer Special (Separate from Holi)
- A summer special service—Train No. 04022 New Delhi → Gorakhpur—operated weekly from May 9 to July 12, 2025, running on Fridays as a summer-only special.
📋 Summary Table
| Route | Train Details | Operational Dates | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Delhi → Gorakhpur | — | March 2025 (Holi) | No dedicated Holi special identified |
| Delhi → Darbhanga Special | 04012/04011 (via GKP) | Multiple March dates | Gorakhpur was midway stop |
| Summer Special | 04022 (and return 04021) | May 9 – Jul 12, 2025 | Weekly Friday service, non-festival |
✅ Traveler Guidance
- Since no direct Holi Special ran from New Delhi to Gorakhpur, consider one of the Delhi–Darbhanga specials that stop at Gorakhpur—book those early if date matches.
- For dedicated travel, regular trains like Mahakaushal Express, Poorbiya Express, and others operate daily or weekly between Delhi and Gorakhpur.
- Festival specials often face delays and lower priority—plan accordingly if opting for them.
Would you like assistance with:
- Checking availability or booking for Festival Specials via Gorakhpur
- Exploring regular express trains for better reliability
- Planning a stopover or travel combination that includes Gorakhpur en route?
Let me know—happy to help!