Holi Special Train New Delhi to Kanpur
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 latest verified information about the Holi Special Trains in 2025 operating between New Delhi and Kanpur/Govindpuri to manage the festival rush:
🚆 New Delhi ↔ Kanpur Holi Specials (March 2025)
02275 / 02276 New Delhi ↔ Subedarganj (Prayagraj) via Kanpur
- 02275: Departs from Subedarganj (Prayagraj) at 21:35 hrs every Monday between March 10–31, 2025, reaching Kanpur Central at 00:15, and New Delhi at 08:55 next morning.
- 02276: Departs New Delhi at 09:30 hrs every Tuesday from March 11–April 1, 2025, arriving Kanpur at 16:00 and Subedarganj at ~19:40.
These trains were part of four additional weekly specials connecting Delhi and Prayagraj via Kanpur / Subedarganj during Holi season.
Other Holi Specials via Kanpur
- 04412XS Holi Special (New Delhi → Patna via Govindpuri/Kanpur region) also ran in mid‑March, stops at Kanpur Central. Train is unreserved and timing: Departs Delhi ~16:40, arrives Govindpuri (Kanpur) ~21:39.
🗓️ Schedule Snapshot
| Train No. | Route | Departs | Key Stops | Arrival | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02275 | Subedarganj → Kanpur → New Delhi | 21:35 Mon | Kanpur at 00:15 | Delhi at 08:55 | Weekly (Mon), Mar 10–31 |
| 02276 | New Delhi → Kanpur → Subedarganj | 09:30 Tue | Kanpur at 16:00 | Subedarganj ~19:40 | Weekly (Tue), Mar 11–Apr 1 |
| 04412XS | New Delhi → Govindpuri (Kanpur) | ~16:40 | Kanpur at ~21:39 | Govindpuri | Special daily variant |
⚠️ Traveler Notes & Feedback
- Operational Priority: These festival-only specials begin with ‘0’ and run with very low priority, meaning frequent delays.
“Festival special train hamesha late hi chalti hai.” — user feedback on Reddit. - Booking: Confirmed tickets were available via IRCTC/PRS counters—waitlist tickets were not valid for boarding reserved coaches.
- Infrastructure Maintenance: Track upkeep on the Ganga Bridge section in mid-March led to suspensions/delays of several Kanpur–Lucknow trains impacting traffic.
✅ Travel Tips
- Book confirmed tickets early to avoid waitlists, especially in AC or Sleeper classes.
- Keep 6–8 hours buffer window for potential delays.
- Check NTES or IRCTC’s live running status on the day of travel for updated platform and delay info.
- If you’re flexible, consider regular trains like Shram Shakti Express, Lucknow Mail, or Prayagraj Express, which run daily with higher priority and more consistent schedules.
Would you like fare estimates for Train 02275/02276, or help checking seat availability or alternatives for travel between New Delhi and Kanpur around Holi?