Holi Special Train New Delhi-Darbhanga-New Delhi
Holi Special Train New Delhi-Darbhanga-New Delhi
New Delhi-Darbhanga-New Delhi
Train No. 04068 / 04067 New Delhi-Darbhanga-New Delhi (Reserved Superfast) Festival Special Express
Train No. 04068 New Delhi-Darbhanga, Departs from New Delhi 19.25 and Arrival at Darbhanga 16.30
Train No. 04067 Darbhanga-New Delhi, Departure from Darbhanga 18.00 and Arrival at New Delhi 16.40
Train No. 04068, Ex New Delhi on Date 10-03-2025 to 21-03-2025 (Every Mon and Thur)
Train No. 04067, Ex Darbhanga on Date 11-03-2025 to 22-03-2025 (Every Tue and Fri)
NOTE:– Train time-table related information of above trains can be obtained from Helpline No. 139 or Rail Madad Mobile App or website railmadad.indianrailways.gov.in
Here’s the latest verified information for the New Delhi – Darbhanga – New Delhi Holi/Special Train service in 2025:
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🛤️ Holi Special: New Delhi ↔ Darbhanga (Train Nos. 04012 / 04011)
This reserved-seat festival special express ran on the following dates in March 2025:
- New Delhi → Darbhanga (04012): March 4, 7, 11, 14, and 18. Departure at 19:30 and arrival at 16:30 next day.
- Darbhanga → New Delhi (04011): March 5, 8, 12, 15, and 19. Departure at 18:00, arriving the next day at 16:35
Schedule details: via Ghaziabad, Moradabad, Lucknow, Gorakhpur, Sitamarhi, Raxaul, and Janakpur Road routes
🌞 Summer Special (Unreserved): New Delhi – Darbhanga (Train No. 04408 / 04422)
Operated as an Unreserved “Special Fare Summer Special”, following the festival:
- First ran March 11–12, 2025, with departures on Tuesdays and Wednesdays as per initial schedule, starting from 13:45 at NDLS and arriving Darbhanga next morning around 10:15
- The main version 04422 also departed 12:15 from New Delhi, arriving Darbhanga at 09:00 the next day, covering 1,168 km over 20 h 45 m with 13 halts at Kanpur, Gorakhpur, Hajipur, Samastipur, etc.
📅 Summer Extension (Bi‑Weekly Special Service)
From May 19 to July 10, 2025, Indian Railways offered a bi‑weekly special train between Delhi and Darbhanga:
- Delhi → Darbhanga: Departs every Monday and Thursday at ~11:00 AM, arriving next day around 13:30.
- Darbhanga → Delhi: Returns every Tuesday and Friday, leaving at ~15:00, arriving next day around 18:50
This service addressed high summer travel demand on the route and ran until July 10 . Additional ECR delays/extensions may have varied.
✅ Summary Table
| Service Type | Train No. | Direction | Dates of Operation | Departure / Arrival | Coach Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Festival Special | 04012 / 04011 | New Delhi → Darbhanga / return | Mar 4,7,11,14,18 / Mar 5,8,12,15,19, 2025 | Dep 19:30 → Arr 16:30 next day; Return Dep 18:00 → Arr 16:35 next day | Reserved (Sleeper / AC) |
| Summer Special (Unreserved) | 04408 / 04422 | New Delhi → Darbhanga | From Mar 11–12 (Tues/Weds) | Dep ~13:45 or 12:15 at NDLS → Arr next day ~09:00 | Unreserved (II‑class) |
| Extended Summer Special | — | Delhi ↔ Darbhanga | May 19 – July 10, 2025 (Mon, Thu → Tues, Fri) | Dep ~11:00 → Arr ~13:30; Return Dep ~15:00 → Arr ~18:50 next day | Not specified (likely general + sleeper) |
ℹ️ Additional Notes
- The unreserved summer special (Train 04408/04422) does not allow for reserved seating and may operate with lower priority, resulting in significant delays, as noted by travelers on social media:
“train is stopped at a tiny station for hours … my train was 8 hours late”
- These services have now ended (summer specials ended by July 10; festival specials were in March).
📌 Planning Ahead?
- If you’re looking for similar services for Holi 2026, keep an eye on Northern Railway / ECR official announcements in January–February 2026.
- For real-time updates, contact Rail Madad (139) or check the official Indian Railways enquiry portal / IRCTC.
- Always book early for festival travel, and consider reserved services for greater reliability.
Let me know if you want seat availability info, fare details, or help planning the journey for your travel dates!