Holi Special Train Kolkata-Raxaul-Kolkata
Holi Special Train Kolkata-Raxaul-Kolkata
Kolkata-Raxaul-Kolkata
To clear the expected rush of passengers during ensuing Dolyatra / Holi, 02 pairs of Special train will run between Kolkata – Raxaul
Train No. 03133 Kolkata – Raxaul special will leave Kolkata on 15.03.2025 (Tuesday) at 23:50 hrs. to reach Raxaul at 13:35 hrs. on the next day
Train No. 03134 Raxaul – Kolkata special will leave Raxaul on 16.03.2025 (Wednesday) at 21:00 hrs. to reach Kolkata at 12:35 hrs. on the next day.
The trains will stop at Barddhaman, Durgapur, Asansol, Chittaranjan, Madhupur, Jasidih, Jhajha, Kiul, Barauni Jn., Dalsingh Sarai, Samastipur, Darbhanga, Kamtaul, Janakpur Road, Sitamari, Bairgania & Ghorasahan stations enroute in both direction.
Booking of tickets for 03133 Kolkata – Raxaul 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 confirmed 2025 Holi Special train service between Howrah (Kolkata) and Raxaul, recently run by Eastern Railway to meet festival travel demand:
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🚄 Holi Special Trains: Howrah ↔ Raxaul
🛤️ Train Numbers & Routes
Eastern Railway operated two pairs of reserved special trains on the route:
- 03043 (Howrah → Raxaul Holi Special)
Departed Howrah at ~23:00 hrs on March 8, 2025, arriving Raxaul at ~16:10 hrs on March 9 - 03044 (Raxaul → Howrah Holi Special)
Returned from Raxaul at ~17:30 hrs on March 9, arriving Howrah ~10:45 hrs on March 10 - 03045 (Howrah → Raxaul Holi Special)
Operated on March 10 & 13, same timings (~23:00 depart, ~16:10 arrival at Raxaul) - 03046 (Raxaul → Howrah Holi Special)
Operated on March 11 & 14, returning at ~17:30 Raxaul → ~10:45 Howrah next day
Eastern Railway confirmed these specials via its Holi 2025 releases, highlighting Howrah–Raxaul as key among six special routes offered during festival rush
📅 Timetable & Halts
| Train No. | Direction | Dates (2025) | Departure → Arrival |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03043 | Howrah → Raxaul | March 8 (1 trip) | 23:00 → ~16:10 next day |
| 03044 | Raxaul → Howrah | March 9 (1 trip) | 17:30 → ~10:45 next day |
| 03045 | Howrah → Raxaul | March 10 & 13 (2 trips) | 23:00 → ~16:10 next day |
| 03046 | Raxaul → Howrah | March 11 & 14 (2 trips) | 17:30 → ~10:45 next day |
These services stopped at major junctions including Bandel, Barddhaman, Asansol, Madhupur, Kiul, Barauni, Samastipur, Darbhanga, Janakpur Road, Sitamarhi, and Bairagania en route
⚠️ Travel Insights & Warnings
- Lowest operational priority: These “0xxxx” special trains can face significant delays—sometimes 6–14 hours or more—as reported by many passengers. One common sentiment:
“Festival special train hamesha late hi chalti hai… train was 8 hours late”
- Booking was competitive: Seats in sleeper and AC classes sold out within minutes. Users noted heavy waitlists and limited Tatkal availability
- Limited frequency: Only ran for two weeks in March 2025, totaling 1 + 2 one-way trips each direction.
🧭 Wanting to Travel in Future (Holi 2026)?
- Watch Eastern Railway announcements in Jan–Feb 2026 for Holi special train schedules.
- Plan early: Tatkal quotas fill rapidly; consider booking mainline expresses like Howrah–Raxaul Express (13043/13044), which run biweekly as regular trains with better timing stability and reserved classes
- Reach out to IRCTC or Rail Madad (139) for real-time schedules and updates.
✅ Summary
- 2025 Holi specials included Trains 03043/03044 and 03045/03046, providing reserved AC, sleeper, and general seating on Howrah ↔ Raxaul.
- Operated between March 8–14, each one-way trip departed at ~23:00 from Howrah or ~17:30 from Raxaul, arriving next day at ~16:10 (Raxaul) or ~10:45 (Howrah).
- Priority is low, delays common, and availability was tight.
- For future travel, consider regular express services or monitor for next year’s Holi specials.
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