Holi Special Train Hyderabad-Gorakhpur-Hyderabad
Hyderabad-Gorakhpur-Hyderabad
In view of Holi festival season. Indian Railways will run special trains between various destinations as detailed below:-
Train No, 02575 / 02576 Hyderabad – Gorakhpur – Hyderabad Weekly Special Trains:
| Train No | From | To | Days of Run | Date of service |
| 02575 | Hyderabad | Gorakhpur | Weekly (Fridays) | 11.03.22, 18.03.22,25.03.22 |
| 02576 | Gorakhpur | Hyderabad | Weekly (Sundays) | 13.03.22, 20.03.22, 27.03.22 |
Enroute, Train No. 02575 / 02576 Hyderabad – Gorakhpur – Hyderabad weekly festival Special Trains will stop at Secunderabad, Kazipet, Peddapalli, Manchiryal, Balharshah, Nagpur, Itarsi, Bhopal, Jhansi, Kanpur, Aishbagh, Lucknow City and Gonda stations in both the directions.
Please Note: In the return direction. Train No. 02576 Gorakhpur – Hyderabad special will also stop at Barabanki station
It appears that Indian Railways did operate a Holi Special Train between Hyderabad and Gorakhpur in early 2025, aligning with your request for the Hyderabad–Gorakhpur–Hyderabad Holi Special round trip. However, no Holi Special was scheduled on the direct Hyderabad–Gorakhpur route that loops via Hyderabad only, not including Dadar or Mumbai.
Contents
🚆 Holi Special: Hyderabad ↔ Gorakhpur
| Train No. | Route | Frequency | Duration | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02575 | Hyderabad Deccan → Gorakhpur | Weekly on Fridays | ~33h 25m (21:05 → ~06:30) | Holi to end of June 2025 |
| 02576 | Gorakhpur → Hyderabad | Weekly on Sundays | Similar duration | Until ~30 June 2025 |
- The service began as a Holi special in March 2025, but was later extended until June due to seasonal demand.
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⚠️ Notes & Passenger Warnings
Special trains like these are typically assigned low track priority, meaning delays of 6–12+ hours are common. Reddit users strongly advise:
“Special trains don’t have real timetables… they run on best‑effort… delays of 10 hrs are very common.”
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Service may use older coaches, with limited amenities and no accommodation for pantry cars—carry food or plan for station e-catering.
✅ Alternatives & Recommendations
If you seek more reliable reserved-class travel between Hyderabad and Gorakhpur, here are regular express options:
- 12590 / 12589 Secunderabad–Gorakhpur Express (previously Hyderabad–Gorakhpur) — Superfast, with 1A/2A/3A/Sleeper, pantry available; ~33h journey.
([turn0search14]turn0search12]) - 12511 / 12521 Raptisagar Express (Thiruvananthapuram–Gorakhpur) — Tri-weekly service through Hyderabad and major intermediate stations (~57 h).
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📌 Summary
- Holi Special 02575 / 02576 was the only direct festival special service connecting Hyderabad and Gorakhpur in 2025.
- It operated weekly, departing from Hyderabad on Fridays and returning from Gorakhpur on Sundays—extended until late June 2025.
- Not recommended unless no regular trains are available—expect possible delays, higher fares, limited service quality.
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