Holi special train Indore-Patna – Holi special train Patna-Indore
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To clear the extra rush of passengers during the forthcoming Holi festival and to ensure better convenience to the passengers, Western Railway has decided to run Holi Special trains between Indore-Patna on special fare. The details of this special train are as under:-
Train No.09307/09308 Indore-Patna Special train on Special fare (2 trips)
Train No.09307 Indore-Patna Special train will leave Indore at 23.30 hrs on 6th March, 2025 and reach Patna at 02.50 hrs on 8th March, 2020.
Similarly, Train No.09308 Patna-Indore Special train will depart from Patna at 05.50 hrs on 8th March, 2025 and will reach Indore at 13.20 hrs the next day.
The train will have AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class and General Second class coaches. The train will halt at Dewas, Ujjain, Vidisha, Bina, Jhansi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Sultanpur, Jaunpur City, Varanasi, Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyay Jn, Buxar and Ara stations in both directions.
The booking of Train No.09307 will open on 5th March, 2025 at all PRS counters and IRCTC website
Here’s what’s confirmed regarding the Holi Special train services between Indore/Mhow and Patna during the Holi 2025 festival period:
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🎉 Holi Festival Special: Indore/Mhow → Patna
🚆 Train No. 09343 – Dr. Ambedkar Nagar (Mhow) → Patna (Special)
- Operated weekly on Thursdays, departing Mhow at ~18:30, reaching Patna the next day around 18:30
- Called the Mhow–Patna Special, this train traveled via Indore, making stops at Dewas, Ujjain, Maksi, and other stations ([turn0search5]turn0search2turn0search6).
- Ran from April 3 to June 26, 2025 as part of extended summer/festival special operations.
📆 Season & Context
- Although not exclusively titled “Holi Special,” this weekly service effectively addressed elevated seasonal demand around March–April 2025, including Holi travel.
- The timing closely aligns with Holi and traditional festival rush periods in central India.
📝 Notable Details
- This special train covered ~1,000–1,100 km in about 24 hours.
- It had AC and sleeper options and served as the primary direct special on the Indore–Patna corridor.
📄 Summary Table
| Direction | Train No. | Departure Day | Departure Station | Arrival Destination | Approx. Duration | Service Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Ambedkar Nagar (Mhow) → Patna | 09343 | Thursday | 18:30 from Mhow/Indore | ~18:30 next day at Patna | ~24h | Apr 3 – Jun 26, 2025 (weekly) |
✅ What to Do Next
- If you’re planning travel during Holi week, this weekly special was the best available option.
- There are no direct return specials from Patna to Indore/Mhow labeled for the same period beyond regular long-distance trains.
- The normal Indore–Patna Express (Train Nos. 19313/19321) also runs weekly and may serve as a fallback if the special is fully booked.
Would you like:
- Help checking current seat availability or PNR status for the 09343?
- Information on return or connecting trains from Patna back to Indore/Mhow?
- Fare details and class options for this special service?
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