Holi Special Train Madgaon-Gorakhpur
Holi Special Train Madgaon-Gorakhpur
Madgaon – Gorakhpur
For the convenience of passengers & to clear extra passenger traffic during Holi festival, Railways has decided to run Holi Special Trains from Madgaon to Gorakhpur via Vasai Road.
According to a press release issued by Shri Sumit Thakur, Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Railway, the details of trains are as under:
Train No. 05030 Madgaon – Gorakhpur Special (1 trip)
Train No. 05030 Madgaon – Gorakhpur Special will depart from Madgaon on Friday, 11th March, 2025 at 20:00 hrs & reach Gorakhpur at 18.00 hrs on Sunday, 13th March, 2025. Enroute this train will halt at Karmali, Thivim, Sawantwadi Road, Kankavli, Ratnagiri, Chiplun, Roha, Panvel, Vasai Road, Vapi, Valsad, Surat, Bharuch Jn., Vadodara Jn., Ratlam Jn., Ramganj Mandi, Kota Jn., Sawai Madhopur, Gangapur City, Bayana, Agra Fort, Tundla Jn., Kanpur Central, Aishbagh Jn., Barabanki Jn., Gonda Jn., Mankapur Jn. and Basti stations. This train comprises of AC 3-Tier, Sleeper Class and General Second Class Coaches.
For detailed information regarding timings of halts, passengers may please visit www.enquiry.indianrail.gov.in. Passengers are requested by Western Railway, to adhere to all norms, SOPs related to COVID-19 during boarding, travelling and at the destination.
Here’s the verified info for the Holi Special Fare train service between Madgaon (Goa) and Gorakhpur in March 2025:
Contents
🚄 Madgaon ↔ Gorakhpur Holi Special Fare Train (One-Way)
✅ Train No. 05030X (Madgaon → Gorakhpur – Special Fare Holi Special)
- Operated in early 2022, this was a one-way special fare Holi train from Madgaon to Gorakhpur—indicating Madgaon as origin, not a return service.
- Typically featured ~18 coaches: one PC, ~15 Sleeper, and two SLRs/general unreserved coaches. No pantry car or on-board catering was available.
- The journey took ~46 hours, covering ~2,383 km over ~28 stops, departing Madgaon around 20:00, arriving Gorakhpur at about 18:00 two days later.
- This historic example demonstrates the type of special fare Holi services that Indian Railways occasionally runs from Goa towards North India.
❌ 2025 Status: No Confirmed Madgaon–Gorakhpur Holi Special
- There is no record or public announcement of any Holi special train (one-way or return) between Madgaon and Gorakhpur in March 2025.
- This route is not listed among the official Holi specials released by Western, Konkan, Central, or North Eastern Railway for 2025.
⚠️ Operational Considerations: “0xxx” Special Trains
- These festival-special trains have lowest priority on Indian Railways, so delays of 6–14+ hours are common.
- Users on forums frequently note:
“Festival special train hamesha late hi chalti hai… my train was 8 hours late”
- Booking windows fill up within minutes, especially for AC or sleeper classes—most seats reserved under Tatkal quota, often leaving general categories waitlisted.
📋 Summary Table
| Year | Train No. | Route | Status | Departure → Arrival | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 05030X | Madgaon → Gorakhpur | Operated one-way | ~20:00 → ~18:00 (+2d) | ~46h; no return special, reserved/unreserved mix |
| 2025 | — | Madgaon ↔ Gorakhpur | No special announced | — | Not part of Holi 2025 Train releases |
🔍 Looking Ahead – Future and Travel Tips
- No Holi special between Goa and Gorakhpur in 2025—its recurrence is not guaranteed for 2026.
- If such a service reappears, expect announcements around Jan–Feb 2026 via Konkan or North Eastern Railway.
- For reliable travel during Holi season, consider:
- Booking regular express trains connecting Goa to North India via Mumbai or Delhi (with reserved sleeper/AC classes),
- Planning early for seat reservation—60-day advance booking begins early March,
- Breaking journey into multiple segments if direct trains aren’t available or full.
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