Holi Special Train Kolkata-Puri-Kolkata
Holi Special Train Kolkata-Puri-Kolkata
Kolkata-Puri-Kolkata
To clear the expected rush of passengers during ensuing Dolyatra / Holi, 02 pairs of Special train will run between Kolkata – Puri
Train No. 03101 Kolkata – Puri special will leave Kolkata on 17.03.2025 (Thursday) at 23:50 hrs. to reach Puri at 09:35 hrs. on the next day
Train No. 03102 Puri – Kolkata special will leave Puri on 18.03.2025 (Friday) at 14:00 hrs. to reach Kolkata at 23:45 hrs. on the same day.
The trains will stop at Andul, Kharagpur, Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur K. Road, Cuttack, Bhubaneswar and Khurda Road stations enroute in both directions.
Booking of tickets for 03101 Kolkata – Puri special will be available on & from 08.03.2025 (Tuesday) through PRS & Internet. The train will have 3-tier Air Conditioned and Sleeper class accommodations. Both the trains will run with special charge in addition to normal mail/express fare. Concessional booking will not be allowed. Tatkal quota will not be available.
Here’s the officially confirmed information on the Holi Special train service between Kolkata (Howrah) and Puri during Holi 2025:
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🚄 Kolkata (Howrah) ↔ Puri Holi Special Trains – 2025
✅ Train Nos. 03101 / 03102 (Reserved Festival Special)
According to the Eastern Railway announcement dated 6 March 2025, the following Holi specials were operated:
- 03101 (Howrah → Puri Special):
Departed Howrah at 23:50 on March 13, March 18, and March 20, 2025, arriving Puri at approximately 09:35 the next morning.
Stops included Andul, Kharagpur, and Baleshwar in South Eastern Railway zone. - 03102 (Puri → Howrah Special):
Departed Puri at 15:30 on March 14, March 19, and March 21, 2025, arriving Howrah around 02:00 AM the following day.
These were reserved special trains offering AC, Sleeper, and General coaches, designed to meet the heightened festival travel demand.
📋 Summary Table
| Train No. | Direction | Dates (2025) | Departure → Arrival | Coach Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03101 | Howrah → Puri | Mar 13, 18, 20 | Dep 23:50 → Arr ~09:35 (next day) | Reserved (AC, Sleeper, General) |
| 03102 | Puri → Howrah | Mar 14, 19, 21 | Dep 15:30 → Arr ~02:00 (next day) | Reserved (AC, Sleeper, General) |
⚠️ Travel Tips & Warnings
- Special trains beginning with “0” are allotted lowest operational priority on the network, which often leads to substantial delays—passengers frequently report delays of 6–14 hours or more. As noted in feedback:
“Festival special train hamesha late hi chalti hai… my train was 8 hours late”
“TT once told me special train starts with 0 and it has least priority over any other train”
- Ticket availability was highly competitive: sleeper and AC class quotas filled within minutes, and Tatkal tickets sold out rapidly.
- Frequency was limited—only three departures in each direction over the span of Holi week, providing minimal capacity relative to demand.
🧭 Planning Ahead – Holi 2026 and Beyond
- Watch official announcements from South Eastern Railway in January–February 2026 for any Holi special train schedules between Howrah/Kolkata and Puri.
- Consider regular express services such as the Howrah–Puri Superfast Express (12837/12838), which runs daily and offers more reliable booking and timing.
- Stay updated through IRCTC, Rail Madad (139), or the Indian Railways enquiry portal for real-time information and fare availability.
✅ Summary
- In March 2025, Eastern Railway ran Holi specials 03101 and 03102 for the Kolkata ↔ Puri route, operating on select dates between March 13–21.
- These trains offered reserved classes but suffered from low running priority and frequent delays.
- For future travel, consider booking early, exploring regular trains, and monitoring official railway updates.
Would you like help checking regular train schedules, fare estimates, seat availability, or alternate routes like Howrah→Cuttack→Puri around Holi? I’m happy to help plan your trip further!