Holi Special Train List 2025
Holi Festival Celebration 2025 will begin on Holi 2025 will begin on Thursday, 17 March and ends on Friday, 18 March
Holi Special Train Booking Date, Reservation, Time Table and Route
Holi Festival is also known as Basant Utsav – Dol Jatra (“spring festival”) in West Bengal, Lathmar Holi – Barsana village in Uttar Pradesh, Hola Mohalla in Punjab, Khadi Holi – Kumaon region in Uttarakhand, Shigmo in Goa, Phaguwa in Bihar and Yaosang in Manipur. The customs and celebrations differ between the regions of India
Advance bookings for all classes and all trains are usually made 120 days in advance. The Advance Reservation Period (ARP) is exclusive from the day the train leaves. But every year ticket booking is completed within a day or a week.
Indian Railway almost all the Railway Zones will declare Holi special train Booking date, Reservation, Time table and Route on every year. We will update soon.
Here’s a comprehensive and accurate list of the Holi Special Trains 2025 introduced by Indian Railways, covering major zones and routes during the festive rush (early to mid-March):
Contents
🎆 Holi Special Trains Across India (March 2025)
📌 Special Vande Bharat Service
- Train Nos. 02435 / 02436 (New Delhi ↔ Patna Vande Bharat Express)
Running from March 8–21, 2025 (excluding Monday outbound and Tuesday inbound), via Kanpur, Prayagraj, Varanasi, Ballia, Chhapra, reaching Patliputra.
🛤️ Major North & West India Routes
- 09425 / 09426 (Sabarmati ↔ Haridwar Special)
Operates bi‑weekly during March 9–30, halting at Jaipur, Rewari, Delhi, Meerut, and Roorkee. - Multiple Express Specials from Delhi including:
- 04012/04011 (Delhi ↔ Darbhanga)
- 04024/04023 (Delhi ↔ Varanasi)
- 04026/04025 (Delhi ↔ Raxaul)
- 04020/04019 (Anand Vihar ↔ Barauni)
Scheduled across March 5–20, typically on specific weekly days.
Halts include Ghaziabad, Lucknow, Gorakhpur, and more.
🎯 South Central & Eastern Routes
- South Central Railway Specials:
Total of 14 special trains between Charlapalli / Shalimar / Santragachi / Jalna / Patna, active in early to mid-March and covering AC, Sleeper, and General coaches. - Visakhapatnam ↔ Patna Weekly Special (08537/08538)
Runs on March 16, 23, 30, via stations like Ranchi and Bokaro.
🌴 Konkan Railway & Western India Routes
Numerous specials connecting Mumbai / LTT to Goa and Panvel, featuring:
- 01151/01152 (Mumbai CSMT ↔ Madgaon) on 6 & 13 March
- 01129/01130 (LTT ↔ Madgaon) on 13 & 20 March
- 01101/01102 (Panvel ↔ Madgaon) on 15 & 22 March
- 01017/01018 (Panvel ↔ Chiplun MEMU) daily from 13–16 March
Coach compositions include First AC to Sleeper and unreserved MEMU sections.
Halts along scenic Konkan corridor include Ratnagiri, Khed, Chiplun, Sawantwadi Road, Thivim, and more.
🗂 Summary Table
| Region / Route | Train Nos / Route | Travel Period | Frequency / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi ↔ Patna (Vande Bharat) | 02435 / 02436 | Mar 8–21 | Daily except Mondays / Tuesdays |
| Sabarmati ↔ Haridwar | 09425 / 09426 | Mar 9–30 | Bi‑weekly |
| Delhi ↔ Darbhanga / Varanasi etc. | 040xx Reserved Festival Specials | Mar 5–20 approx. | Multiple one-way runs |
| Charlapalli / Shalimar / Jalna sectors | 7703–7706 / 7611 etc. | Early to mid-March | Round-trip specials connecting South Central routes |
| Visakhapatnam ↔ Patna | 08537 / 08538 | Mar 16, 23, 30 | Weekly runs |
| Mumbai / LTT ↔ Madgaon & Panvel | 01151–01102, 01017/18 (MEMU) | Mar 6–22 (some daily) | Konkan route specials |
✅ Booking & Travel Tips
- Reservation mandatory: Tickets available via IRCTC or PRS stations—early booking strongly advised.
- Low operational priority: These specials may run late; plan buffer time.
- Classes pentrable: Many specials offer AC (1A/2A/3A), Sleeper, 2S, while some MEMU segments are unreserved.
- Use NTES or IRCTC for live running status and platform details.
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