Holi Special Train Mumbai-Mau-Mumbai
Holi Special Train Mumbai-Mau-Mumbai
Mumbai-Mau-Mumbai (2 trips)
Train no. 01009 special will leave Lokmanya Tilak Terminus on 15.03.2025 at 14.15 hrs and will arrive Mau at 23.45 hrs next day.
Train no. 01010 special will leave Mau on 17.03.2025 at 16.55 hrs 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 and Aunrihar.
Composition: One AC 2 Tier, Eight AC-3 Tier, 6 Sleeper class and 4 Second Class Seating
Reservation: Bookings for fully reserved special train No. 01009 on special charges will open on 10.3.2025 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.
Here’s the official information for the Holi Special Trains running between Mumbai (Lokmanya Tilak Terminus) and Mau Junction during Holi 2025 — the only confirmed special service linking Mumbai to Mau:
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🚄 Mumbai LTT ↔ Mau Holi Special Trains (2025)
Central Railway operated Train Nos. 01123 and 01124 as bi‑weekly reserved Holi specials, with a total of four one-way trips each:
- Train 01123 (Mumbai LTT → Mau):
- Departed LTT Mumbai at 12:15 PM, on March 7, 9, 14, and 16, 2025
- Reached Mau around 20:20 hrs the next day
- Train 01124 (Mau → Mumbai LTT):
- Departed Mau at ~05:50 AM, on March 9, 11, 16, and 18, 2025
- Arrived at LTT Mumbai around 16:45–16:55 hrs the next day
Route & Halts included Thane, Kalyan, Igatpuri, Nashik Road, Jalgaon, Bhusaval, Khandwa, Pipariya, Narsinghpur, Katni, Maihar, Satna, Manikpur, Prayagraj Chheoki, Varanasi Jn, Jaunpur Jn, and Aunrihar, among others.
- Coach composition featured ~22 coaches: 6 Sleeper Class, 9 AC‑III Tier, 1 AC‑II Tier, 1 AC‑II+III combo, 3 General Second Class, plus guard and luggage vans.
📋 Summary Table
| Train No. | Direction | Dates | Departure → Arrival | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01123 | LTT → Mau | Mar 7, 9, 14, 16, 2025 | 12:15 PM → ~20:25 hrs (next day) | Reserved: Sleeper, AC‑II/III, General |
| 01124 | Mau → LTT | Mar 9, 11, 16, 18, 2025 | ~05:50 AM → ~16:45 hrs (next day) | Reserved: similar composition |
⚠️ Travel Notes & Warnings
- These special trains (starting with “0”) are treated as lowest priority on Indian Railways, often resulting in delays of 6 to 14+ hours. Common complaints include long unscheduled halts, conditions of coaches, and poor announcements.
- These journeys run well over 30 hours, despite relatively short distance (~1,668 km), due to slow average speed and multiple halts.
- Bookings for these trains were opened on March 1, 2025 via IRCTC and PRS centers. AC and sleeper quotas typically sold out fast, with waitlisted Tatkal severely congested.
🧭 For Holi 2026 & Beyond
- As of now, no Holi Special trains have been announced for Mumbai–Mau or Mau–Mumbai beyond the 2025 run.
- Watch Central Railway press releases, NTES app, or IRCTC / Indian Railways announcements around January–February 2026 if services resume.
- If planning travel, consider booking regular express services via Varanasi or Gorakhpur, which—though longer routes—often offer better timing reliability and reserved class seating.
✅ Should You Plan Travel on This Route?
Yes, it existed in 2025 as Train Nos. 01123/01124. But note:
- Unreliable running time due to low priority and frequent delays.
- Long journey time (~30–35 hours).
- Seating may fill quickly, and facilities are basic despite fare surcharge.
Let me know if you’d like to explore:
- Regular trains between Mumbai and Mau (via Allahabad / Gorakhpur),
- Current fare/seat availability,
- Travel options via Delhi or Varanasi,
- And stay updated if Holi specials are announced for 2026.