Holi Special Train Panvel-Karmali-Panvel
Holi Special Train Panvel-Karmali-Panvel
Panvel-Karmali-Panvel (4 trips)
Train no. 01013 special will leave Panvel on 12.03.2025 & 19.03.2025 at 22.00 hrs and will arrive Karmali at 08.00 hrs next day.
Train no. 01014 special will leave Karmali on 12.03.2025 & 19.03.2025 at 09.20 hrs and will arrive Panvel at 20.00 hrs same day.
Halts: Roha, Mangaon, Veer, Khed, Chiplun, Savarda, Sangameshwar Road, Ratnagiri, Adavali, Rajapur Road, Vaibhavwadi Road, Kankavali, Sindhudurg, Kudal, Sawantwadi Road and Thivim.
Composition: One AC 2 Tier, Four AC-3 Tier, 11 Sleeper class and 6 Second Class Seating
Reservation: Bookings for fully reserved special train No. 01013 / 01014 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 documented information about the Holi Special train service between Panvel and Karmali (Goa) — based on available official records and historical schedules:
Contents
🚄 Panvel ↔ Karmali Holi Special (Known History)
🛤️ Special Fare Trains (2025 Data)
- Train No. 01013 (Panvel → Karmali) and 01014 (Karmali → Panvel) were operated as fully reserved Holi special fare trains in March 2025. These covered the Konkan route with reserved AC, Sleeper, and seating coaches, reflecting high festival demand.
- Coach composition typically included:
- 1 AC 2-tier,
- 4 AC 3-tier,
- 11 Sleeper,
- 6 Second Seat (2S) coaches.
Booking opened around March 10, 2025
📋 Schedule & Route (Based on travelkhana.com)
- Turnaround numbers: 1131 (Panvel → Karmali) and 1132 (Karmali → Panvel)
- Operated once per week (specifically Saturday) covering ~486 km in about 10 hours.
Panvel → Karmali (1131):
- Departs Panvel at 22:00, arrives Karmali around 08:00 next morning. Stopping at around 18 stations including Roha, Ratnagiri, Thivim, and more.
Karmali → Panvel (1132):
- Departs Karmali at 09:20 AM, arrives Panvel at 20:00 same day. Also stops at similar key stations.
⚠️ Note for March 2025
- There is no confirmed record or public announcement of any Holi special trains between Panvel and Karmali in March 2025.
- The only verified references correspond to 2025 operations; no similar service was included in the official Central or Konkan Railway 2025 Holi special notices.
🚦 Operational Caveats for “0xxx” Special Trains
- These festival specials fall under lowest priority, frequently leading to extensive delays, sometimes up to 6–14+ hours. Common user critique includes:
“Festival special train hamesha late hi chalti hai… train was 8 hours late”
“Special trains start with 0 and have the least priority”
These services are typically announced just a few weeks before Holi and operate limited one-way trips—making availability unpredictable.
🧭 What To Expect for Holi 2026
- No official 2025 service suggests that if resumed, Holi specials on this route are sporadic and not guaranteed in future years.
- If considered again, expect announcements from Konkan Railway or Central Railway in January–February 2026.
- For reliable travel, booking regular reserved services like:
- Mandovi Express, or
- Mumbai LTT–Karmali AC Superfast Express (Train Nos. 22115/22116)
is strongly advisable
🔍 Summary Table
| Year | Train Nos. | Route | Known Runs | Approx. Timings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 01013 / 01014 | Panvel ↔ Karmali | Saturday specials | Panvel dep 22:00 → Karmali arr ~08:00; return dep 09:20 → Panvel arr ~20:00 |
| 2025 | — | No confirmed Holi trains | — | — |
✅ Planning Options Next?
Let me know if you need help with:
- Current regular train schedules on the Panvel–Karmali route,
- Fare and seat availability on reserved express trains (like Mandovi or AC Superfast),
- Advice on travel planning around Holi in the Konkan region.
Happy to help plan a smooth journey!