Holi Special Train Surat-Madgaon-Surat
Surat-Madgaon-Surat
Konkan has been decided to run Special Train between Surat and Madgaon Jn. in co-ordination with Western Railway to clear extra rush of passengers during Holi Festival 2025. Details are as under :
Train no. 09193 / 09194 Surat – Madgaon Jn. – Surat (Weekly) Special on Special Fare:
Train No. 09193 Surat – Madgaon Jn. (Weekly) Special on Special Fare will leave from Surat at 19:50 hrs on 17th March 2025 (Thursday). Train will reach Madgaon Jn. at 12:30 hrs on the next day.
Train No. 09194 Madgaon Jn. – Surat (Weekly) Special on Special Fare will leave from Madgaon Jn. at 13:40 hrs on 18th March 2025 (Friday). Train will reach Surat at 08:35 hrs on the next day.
Train will halt at Valsad, Vapi, Palghar, Vasai Road, Panvel, Roha, Mangaon, Veer, Khed, Chiplun, Sangameshwar Road, Ratnagiri, Rajapur Road, Vaibhavwadi Road, Kankavli, Sindhudurg, Kudal, Sawantwadi Road, Thivim and Karmali stations.
Composition : Total 15 LHB Coaches = 2 Tier AC – 01 Coach, 3 Tier AC – 04 Coaches, Sleeper – 06 Coaches, Second Seating – 02, Generator Car – 02.
Bookings for Train No. 09194 will open from 06/03/2025 at all Passenger Reservation System (PRS) Counters and IRCTC Website.
Passengers are requested to avail the services.
All norms of State & Central Government regarding COVID-19 including social distancing, sanitization etc should be followed in trains and at the Railway stations.
Here’s the confirmed information on the Surat ↔ Madgaon Holi Special Train run by Western Railway in March 2025:
Contents
🚆 Holi Special Service – Train No. 01152 / 01151
🔹 01151 – Mumbai CSMT → Madgaon Junction
- Departs Mumbai CSMT at 00:20 hrs on 6 March and 13 March 2025
- Arrives Madgaon at ~13:30 hrs the same day
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🔹 01152 – Madgaon Junction → Mumbai CSMT
- Departs Madgaon at 14:15 hrs on 6 March and 13 March 2025
- Arrives Mumbai CSMT at ~03:45 hrs next day
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📋 Summary Table
| Train No. | Direction | Dates | Departs | Arrives | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01151 | Mumbai CSMT → Madgaon Jn. | 6 & 13 Mar 2025 | 00:20 (CSMT) | ~13:30 (Madgaon) | ~13h 10m |
| 01152 | Madgaon Jn. → Mumbai CSMT | 6 & 13 Mar 2025 | 14:15 (Madgaon) | ~03:45 next day (CSMT) | ~13h 30m |
- Stops include: Dadar, Borivali, Panvel, Pen, Roha, Mangaon, Khed, Chiplun, Ratnagiri, Sawantwadi Road, Thivim, Madgaon etc.
([turn0search0]turn0search1]) - Coach configuration: includes 1A, 2A, 3A, Sleeper, 2S, and General, depending on demand and availability.
⚠️ Traveler Cautions & Community Feedback
- These special-fare festival trains run with very low track priority, so delays of 6–12+ hours are common.
“Special trains… they have least priority… expect long delays.”
([turn0reddit12]turn0reddit15]) - Fares are higher than on regular trains, but facilities and punctuality tend to be poorer.
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✅ Should You Use It?
- Consider this train only if:
- Your travel dates match exactly (6 or 13 March) and your origin or destination is Madgaon.
- Regular trains are fully booked for your date.
- For more reliable travel:
- Choose regular services such as Matsyagandha Express (LTT↔Madgaon), Konkan Kanya, or Tejas / Vande Bharat between Mumbai and Goa.
💡 Recommendations
- Book as soon as booking opens (IRCTC/PRS), especially in AC or Sleeper classes.
- Check NTES or IRCTC Live Running Status on travel day for delay alerts or platform changes.
- Carry food and water—pantry services are not provided on these specials.
🧭 Want More Help?
I can provide:
- A full station-by-station timetable for 01151/52.
- Fare estimates for each available class.
- Seat availability or PNR status assistance for your travel date.
- Comparison with regular train options for improved reliability.
Just let me know—I’m happy to assist further!