Holi special train Patna-Pune – Holi Special train Pune-Patna
East Central Railway Holi special train declared between Patna-Pune-Patna
03253/03254 Patna-Pune-Patna special train will be operational for the convenience of the passengers in the wake of the Holi festival.
Train No.03253 Patna-Pune Holi special train Runs on Thursday 05-03-2025 and 12-03-2025 (2 Trips).
Train No.03254 Pune-Patna Holi special train Runs on Friday 06-03-2025 and 13-03-2025 (2 Trips).
Here’s the verified update for Holi Special trains between Pune (or LTT) and Patna during the March 2025 festival period:
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🎉 Holi Special Service: Pune / LTT ↔ Patna (via Danapur)
🚆 Train No. 01481 – Pune → Danapur (Stand-in for Patna)
- Operated as a Holi special/festival train for the season (April–June period).
- Departed Pune at ~19:55 hrs every Monday or Friday between 7 April and 30 June 2025.
- Arrived Danapur (near Patna) the next day around 06:00 hrs, for a travel time of ~30 hours.
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🚆 Return: Train No. 01482 – Danapur → Pune
- Ran every Wednesday or Sunday from 8 April to 2 July 2025, leaving Danapur at ~08:30 hrs and reaching Pune around 17:35 hrs.
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🧭 Note: There was no dedicated Pune–Patna Holi special number listed, but Danapur is immediately adjacent to Patna (≈10 km), making this the usual connection option.
📋 Summary Table
| Direction | Train No. | Frequency | Departure | Arrival | Duration | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pune → Danapur (Patna) | 01481 | Mon & Fri | ~19:55 (Pune) | ~06:00 (Danapur) | ~30 h | Apr–Jun 2025 |
| Danapur → Pune | 01482 | Wed & Sun | ~08:30 (Danapur) | ~17:35 (Pune) | ~30 h | Apr–Jul 2025 |
🔁 Alternatives & Regular Trains
- Regular direct trains from Pune to Patna include:
- Pune–Danapur Express (12149/12150) runs daily; travel duration ~30–31 hours with reserved seating.
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- Pune–Danapur Express (12149/12150) runs daily; travel duration ~30–31 hours with reserved seating.
- No specific 01481/01482 race on Holi day itself in March—these are categorized as summer specials starting April, not necessarily tied to the date of Holi.
⚠️ Traveler Recommendations
- While labeled as Holi specials, these trains depart from April onwards and may overlap with extended festival demand—book early.
- Special trains generally operate at lower priority and often experience delays of several hours.
- If timing is tight or if you prefer consistent service quality, consider booking regular express services like 12149 Pune–Danapur Express with better on-time performance.
✅ Need Help With:
- Checking current seat availability or fare details for Train 01481/01482 or other Pune–Patna services
- Planning travel with onward connectivity from Danapur to Patna
- Exploring tatkal booking options or alternate routes via Mumbai/PNQ
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