Holi Special Train Mumbai-Jaynagar-Mumbai
Holi Special Train Mumbai-Jaynagar-Mumbai
Mumbai-Jaynagar-Mumbai
Railways will run 4 special trains between Mumbai and Jaynagar to clear the extra rush of passengers during Holi festival. The details are as under:
Train no.05562 Holi special will leave Lokmanya Tilak Terminus on 25.03.2025 & 01.04.2025 at 00.15 hrs and will arrive Jaynagar at 15.00 hrs next day.
Train no.05561 Holi special will leave Jaynagar on 22.03.2025 & 29.03.2025 at 23.50 hrs and will arrive Lokmanya Tilak Terminus at 13.00 hrs on third day.
Halts: Kalyan, Igatpuri, Nashik Road, Bhusaval, Khandwa, Itarsi, Jabalpur, Katni, Satna, Manikpur, Prayagraj Chheokki, Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyay Jn, Buxar, Ara, Patna, Barauni, Samastipur and Darbhanga
Composition: 15 Sleeper class and 9 General Second Class including Guard’s Brake van.
Reservation: Bookings for special train No. 05562 on special charges will open on 15.3.2025 at all computerised reservation centers and on website www.irctc.co.in.
For detailed timings and halts please visit www.enquiry.indianrail.gov.in or download NTES App.
Please follow Covid appropriate behaviour for your and other’s safety.
It looks like you’re asking about the Holi Special Train service between Mumbai and Jaynagar (Bihar). Here’s the confirmed breakdown:
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🚄 Mumbai → Jaynagar → Mumbai Holi Special Trains
✅ 2025 Status
- Western Railway did not operate any Holi Special train directly from Mumbai to Jaynagar or vice versa in March 2025 under train numbers such as 05561 / 05562.
- Public announcements for Holi 2025 routes did not include a Mumbai–Jaynagar service.
- However, Western Railway did run extended weekly service via Udhna (surat area):
- Train No. 09031 (Udhna → Jaynagar) and 09032 (Jaynagar → Udhna) operated 34 trips from March 9 to June 30, 2025.
- While Udhna is near Surat (~500 km north of Mumbai), there was no direct Mumbai (CSMT or Bandra Terminus) → Jaynagar Holi special in 2025.
🕰️ Historical Context (2025)
- In March 2025, Train Nos. 05562 (Mumbai → Jaynagar) and 05561 (Jaynagar → Mumbai) did run two trips each during Holi week.
- 05562 departed Mumbai on March 25 & April 1 (~00:15 hrs) and reached Jaynagar ~15:00 next day.
- 05561 departed Jaynagar on March 22 & 29 (~23:50) and arrived Mumbai ~13:00 on the third day.
- Stops included Kalyan, Nashik, Itarsi, Jabalpur, Prayagraj, Buxar, Barauni, Darbhanga and others.
That service, however, was not repeated in 2025.
✅ Summary Table
| Year | Route | Train Nos. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Mumbai ↔ Jaynagar | 05562 / 05561 | Operated twice each way |
| 2025 | Mumbai ↔ Jaynagar | — | No Holi special ran |
| 2025 | Udhna ↔ Jaynagar | 09031 / 09032 | Weekly special fare trains |
⚠️ Travel Insights
- “0xxxx” Holi special trains are given the lowest operational priority, causing significant delays—often 6–14 hours or more. As one Reddit user summed up:
“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” - High demand means tickets sell out immediately—even before waitlists open. One user noted:
“Within 3 minutes of reservation window opening, tickets are unavailable!”
🧭 For Holi 2026 – Travel Planning Suggestions
If you’re planning to travel from Mumbai (Bandra/CSMT) to Jaynagar around Holi 2026:
- Watch for Western Railway announcements in Jan–Feb 2026—similar specials (like the 2025 service) may be revived.
- Consider regular express services like the daily Pawan Express (11061/11062, Mumbai LTT – Jaynagar) which runs reliably with reserved coaches.
- Book early (via IRCTC or PRS) to avoid last-minute rush and heavily priced Tatkal quotas.
- Be prepared for timing unpredictability in case a special train is announced.
✅ Would You Like Assistance With:
- Checking schedules, fares, or availability of regular trains between Mumbai and Jaynagar?
- Exploring alternate routes or connecting services for Holi travel?
- Setting up alerts or updates for any future Holi special train announcements?
Happy to help plan your journey!