Holi Special Train Mumbai to Gorakhpur
Holi Festival Celebration 2025 will begin on Wednesday, 20 March and ends on Thursday, 21 March
Indian Railway almost all the Railway Zones are declared Holi special train Booking date, Reservation , Time table and Route on every year January 2nd week. We will update soon.
Here’s the verified information on the Holi Special Trains 2025 between Mumbai (LTT) and Gorakhpur, run by Indian Railways to manage the surge during the festival season:
🚆 Mumbai LTT ↔ Gorakhpur Holi Special Trains
📌 Overview
- Train Nos. 05326 (LTT → Gorakhpur) and 05325 (Gorakhpur → LTT) were operated as Holi special services.
- Central Railway ran 8 trips in total:
- 05326 exchanged 4 trips from Mumbai LTT departing at 10:20 hrs on Thursdays & Mondays (March 13, 17, 20, 24, 2025).
- 05325 returned from Gorakhpur on Tuesdays & Saturdays (March 11, 15, 18, 22, 2025) at 19:00 hrs, arriving LTT at approximately 06:50 hrs next day.
🕒 Journey Summary
🚉 05326 – LTT (Mumbai) → Gorakhpur
- Departure: Approximately 10:20 AM on March 13, 17, 20, 24, 2025.
- Arrival: Around 20:00 hrs (8:00 PM) the following day at Gorakhpur Junction.
- Frequency: Twice weekly (Thursday & Monday), total 4 trips.
🚉 05325 – Gorakhpur → LTT (Mumbai)
- Departure: At 19:00 hrs on March 11, 15, 18, 22, 2025.
- Arrival: By 06:50 hrs the next day at Mumbai LTT.
- Frequency: Twice weekly (Tuesday & Saturday), total 4 trips.
🛋 Coach Composition & Classes
- Total Coaches: ~20 (ICF rake)
- Breakdown: 12 Sleeper, 2 AC 3-Tier, 4 General Second Class, 2 GSLRD parcels/vans.
- Classes Offered: AC 3-Tier, Sleeper (SL), General Unreserved. No first class or 2AC.
🛑 Major En Route Stops
Includes key stations such as Thane, Kalyan, Nasik Road, Bhusaval, Itarsi, Prayagraj (Allahabad), Ayodhya Dham Junction, and Mankapur, among others. The route traverses Central India via Prayagraj corridor.
⚠️ Notes & Travel Tips
- Booking opened on March 12, 2025, via IRCTC and PRS counters with special fares.
- Operational priority: As Holi specials start with “0” prefix, they receive the lowest on-track priority, often leading to delays. Reddit users report frequent running delays and long journey times—even up to 20 hours instead of scheduled ~34 hrs.
- Travelers experienced long delays, overcrowding, and minimal services—so plan with buffers and carry essentials.
(reddit.com)
📋 Summary Table
| Train No. | Direction | Depart Time | Arrival Time | Travel Days | Class Composition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05325 | Gorakhpur → LTT Mumbai | 19:00 (Tue & Sat) | ~06:50 (next day) | March 11, 15, 18, 22 | SL, 3AC, Gen |
| 05326 | LTT Mumbai → Gorakhpur | 10:20 (Thu & Mon) | ~20:00 (next day) | March 13, 17, 20, 24 | SL, 3AC, Gen |
✅ Final Advice
- ✅ Book early: These trains were to run only a limited number of trips—tickets likely sell out fast.
- ✅ Check live running status on NTES or IRCTC for platform and delay updates.
- ✅ Carry essentials, water, snacks, and power banks due to likely long delays and minimal onboard services.
- ✅ Opt for AC or Sleeper class over General to avoid crowding.
Would you like help with fare estimates, checking seat availability for one of the runs, or finding an alternative non-special long-distance train schedule between Mumbai and Gorakhpur?