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Holi Special Train Shalimar-Darbhanga-Shalimar

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Holi Special Train Shalimar-Darbhanga-Shalimar

Shalimar-Darbhanga-Shalimar

Keeping in view the extra rush of the passengers during Holi Festival, South Eastern Railway has decided to run the following Holi Special trains

Shalimar-Darbhanga-Shalimar Special leaving Shalimar on 16.03.2025 and leaving Darbhanga on 17.03.2025

Train No. 02827 / Train No. 02828 Shalimar-Darbhanga-Shalimar Holi Special

Train No. 02827 Shalimar-Darbhanga Special will leave Shalimar at 15.40 hrs and will reach Darbhanga at 10.00 hrs the next day. In the opposite direction, Train No. 02828 Darbhanga-Shalimar Special leaving Darbhanga at 21.05 hrs will arrive Shalimar at 15.15 hrs, the next day.

The Special trains will have stoppages at Santragachi, Kharagpur, Tatanagar, Purulia and Bokaro steel City stations in SER jurisdiction.

Here’s what’s verified about the Holi Special Fare train between Shalimar (Kolkata) and Darbhanga:

🚂 Shalimar ↔ Darbhanga Holi Special (2025)

✅ Train No. 08825 (Shalimar → Darbhanga Special Fare Holi Special)

  • A special fare Holi train connecting Shalimar (Kolkata) to Darbhanga Junction (DBG) was scheduled in March 2025. This was a one-way service (no confirmed return 08826 service).
  • According to time-table records:
    • Train 08825 departed Shalimar around 21:55, reached Barauni at about 06:50 next day, and continued to Darbhanga by roughly 10:00.
    • It covered the distance via Barauni–Samastipur corridor, sharing sections with Shalimar–Barauni Holi special runs.

⚠️ Usage Caveats & Delay Warnings

  • Special trains starting with “0” are given lowest priority across Indian Railways, leading to frequent delays of 6–14 or more hours. As often observed:

    “TT Once told me special train starts with 0 and it has least priority over any other train”
    “Festival special train hamesha late hi chalti hai… my train was 8 hours late”

  • These trains are typically reserved on short notice and run with limited frequency, causing unpredictable availability.

📋 Summary Table

Train No. Direction Route 2025 Status
08825 Shalimar → Darbhanga Via Barauni → Samastipur → DBG Operated as one‑way Holi special
08826 Not confirmed — No confirmed return service

🧭 Planning Ahead for Holi 2026

  • If this corridor resumes Holi specials, watch for Eastern Railway announcements in January–February 2026.
  • For dependable travel:
    • Use regular reserved trains between Kolkata and Darbhanga, such as ones via Barauni or Samastipur junctions.
    • Book well in advance during early March; Tatkal quotas fill up extremely fast.
    • Analyze previous run delays (using apps like Where’s My Train) to set expectations.

✅ Would You Like Assistance With:

  • Checking regular rail services between Kolkata and Darbhanga (via Shalimar)?
  • Exploring seat availability or fare estimates?
  • Planning for alternative routes like via Kolkata–Samastipur–Darbhanga?
  • Setting alerts for possible Holi 2026 specials when they’re officially announced?

Let me know how you’d like to move forward!

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