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Holi Special Train Mumbai-Ballia-Mumbai

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Holi Special Train Mumbai-Ballia-Mumbai

Mumbai-Ballia-Mumbai

Central Railway to run 22 Trips of Holi Special Trains between Mumbai and Ballia

Central Railway will run 22 tri-weekly special trains between Mumbai and Ballia to clear the extra rush of passengers during Holi festival. The details are as under:

Train no.01001 tri-weekly special will leave Lokmanya Tilak Terminus every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 14.15 hrs from 7.3.2025 to 30.3.2025 and will arrive Ballia at 01.45 hrs on third day.

Train no.01002 tri-weekly special will leave Ballia every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday at 15.15 hrs from 9.3.2025 to 1.4.2025 and will arrive Lokmanya Tilak Terminus at 03.35 hrs on third day.

Halts: Kalyan, Nashik Road, Bhusaval, Harda, Itarsi, Rani Kamlapati, Bina, Lalitpur, Tikamgarh, Khargapur, Chhatarpur, Khajuraho, Mahoba, Banda, Chitrakutdham Karwi, Manikpur, Prayagraj, Gyanpur Road, Varanasi, Aunrihar, Mau and Rasra

Composition: one AC 2 Tier, Six AC-3 Tier, 11 Sleeper class and 5 Second Class Seating coaches.

Reservation: Bookings for fully reserved special train No. 01001 on special charges will open on 3.3.2025 at all computerised reservation centres and on website www.irctc.co.in.

For detailed timings and halts please visit www.enquiry.indianrail.gov.in or download NTES App.

Only passengers having confirmed tickets will be permitted to board this special train. Please follow Covid appropriate behaviour for your and others safety.

Here’s the confirmed information on the Mumbai (LTT) ↔ Ballia Holi Special Train service operated by Central Railway during Holi 2025, which closely matches your request:

🚆 Mumbai (LTT) ↔ Ballia Holi Special – Train Nos. 01001 / 01002

🔹 01001 – Mumbai LTT → Ballia

  • Special fare Holi train departing Lokmanya Tilak Terminus at ~14:15 hrs, every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, from 7 March to 30 March 2025.
  • Covers ~1,792 km in ~35 h 30 min, arriving at Ballia around 01:45 hrs on Day 3.
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🔹 01002 – Ballia → Mumbai LTT

  • Returns on Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, departing Ballia at ~15:15 hrs, arriving Mumbai LTT at ~03:35 hrs two days later.
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  • Coach composition: AC 2‑Tier, AC 3‑Tier, Sleeper, and 2S classes (fully reserved).
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📋 Quick Overview Table

Train No. Route Runs On Departs Arrives Duration
01001 LTT → Ballia Mon, Wed, Fri (Mar 7–30) 14:15 (LTT) ~01:45 (Ballia,+2d) ~35 h 30 m
01002 Ballia → LTT Wed, Fri, Sun (Mar 9–Apr 1) ~15:15 (Ballia) ~03:35 (LTT,+2d) ~36 h 20 m
  • Over 25 intermediate halts including Kalyan, Bhusaval, Itarsi, Prayagraj, Varanasi, Mau, Rasra.
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⚠️ Traveler Insights & Community Feedback

  • Special fare trains like these are assigned lowest priority on tracks, meaning delays of 8–12+ hours are common during festive rush.
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  • Reddit users highlight broader issues:

    “Special trains… they have least priority… expect long delays.”
    “Festival special train… journey was around 20 hours instead of 14… passengers suffered….”
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  • Fares are higher than regular trains, but onboard amenities are often basic with limited maintenance and no pantry service.
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✅ Recommended Planning Tips

  1. Book early, preferably as soon as IRCTC opens the special fare quota.
  2. Expect potential delays—use NTES or IRCTC Live Status on travel day for updates.
  3. Carry your own food/water—no pantry services onboard; limited station e‑catering.
  4. Use only if regular trains are unavailable or fully booked.

🔄 Alternative Options

If you prefer reliability, these regular options are more consistent:

  • Kamayani Express (11071/11072) runs daily between LTT and Ballia, covering the route in ~29h 40m, with onboard catering and higher priority.
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✅ Summary

  • 01001 / 01002 Holi special trains operated only in March 2025, thrice weekly each way.
  • Total journey: ~35–36 hours, with AC/Sleeper/2S classes.
  • Not recommended for those prioritizing punctuality—use regular trains for predictable travel.

Would you like:

  • A full station-wise timetable with arrival/departure details?
  • Fare estimates by class (2A, 3A, SL)?
  • Help with PNR or seat availability for a particular date?

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