Holi Special Train Tirupati-Kakinada Town-Tirupati
Tirupati-Kakinada Town-Tirupati
In order to clear extra rush during Hoil festival. South Central Railway will run special trains as detailed below:
Train No. 07571 / 07572 Tirupati – Kakinada Town – Tirupati: (02 services)
Train No. 07571 Kakinada Town to Tirupati Holi Special Train
Train No. 07571 Kakinada Town to Tirupati Special train, Dep.: 21.00 hrs, Arrival 08.10 hrs (Next Day), JCO 18-03-2025
Train No. 07572 Tirupati to Kakinada Town Holi Special Train
Train No. 07572 Tirupati to Kakinada Town Special train, Dep.: 21.55 hrs, Arrival 08.45 hrs (Next Day), JCO 19-03-2025
Train No. 07578 Tirupati – Kakinada Town Holi Special Train
Train No. 07578 Tirupati to Kakinada Town Special train, Dep.: 20.05 hrs, Arrival 07.30 hrs (Next Day), JCO 18-03-2025
This special train will stop at Renigunta, Gudur, Nellore, Ongole, Chirala, Vijayawada, Eluru, Rajahmundry and Samalkot Jn stations.
Train No. 07579 Kakinada Town – Tirupati Holi Special Train
Train No. 07579 Kakinada Town to Tirupati Special train, Dep.: 21.00 hrs, Arrival 08.10 hrs (Next Day), JCO 19-03-2025
These Special Trains will stop at Samalkot, Rajamundry, Eluru, Vijayawada, Ongole, Nellore, Gudur & Renigunta Railway stations in both the directions.
For detailed timings and halts please visit www.enquiry.indianrail.gov.in or download NTES App.
Here’s what’s publicly confirmed about a Holi Special Train between Tirupati and Kakinada Town (not Narasapur) for the festival period:
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🚂 Services Operated for Holi Festival
✅ Holi Special Trains: Tirupati ↔ Kakinada Town (2025)
- Train Nos. 07571 / 07572 / 07578 / 07579: These reserved special-fare trains ran during March 2022, specifically for Holi travel.
- 07572 (Tirupati → Kakinada Town) departed around 21:55 hrs, arriving Kakinada Town at ~08:45 hrs the next day.
- 07571 (Kakinada Town → Tirupati) departed ~21:00 hrs, arriving Tirupati around 08:10 hrs next day.
- The trains also ran as 07578 / 07579 on select other dates with similar timings.
- They stopped at major stations such as Renigunta, Nellore, Ongole, Vijayawada, Rajahmundry, and Eluru.
❌ No Holi Special in 2025
- There is no record of Holi Special Train (like 0757x) between Tirupati and Kakinada Town running in March 2025.
- South Central Railway’s 2025 Holi special announcements did not list this route, which instead included services like Charlapalli–Kakinada Town and Charlapalli–Narasapur.
⚠️ Reliability and Delay Insights
- These festival specials, bearing train numbers starting with “0xxx”, are given lowest operational priority. Many travelers report frequent delays of 6–14+ hours, making timing highly unpredictable.
Facilities are minimal: typically no pantry car and general maintenance is basic. Reddit reports emphasise subpar standards and long delays.
📋 Summary Table
| Year | Route | Train Nos. | Status in 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Tirupati → Kakinada Town | 07572 | Operated as Holi special service |
| 2022 | Kakinada Town → Tirupati | 07571 | Operated return special service |
| 2025 | Tirupati ↔ Kakinada Town | — | No Holi specials ran |
🧭 What to Do for Holi 2026 Travel
- Monitor SCR bulletins in Jan–Feb 2026: If reintroduced, Holi specials for this route would likely be announced during this period.
- Prefer regular trains like the Seshadri Express (17209/17210) running daily between Tirupati and Kakinada Town with reserved seating.
- If Holi specials are reintroduced, book early and anticipate potential delays and minimal onboard amenities.
- Carry essential supplies such as food and water due to lack of catering services.
✅ Need Assistance With:
- Checking regular train schedules, fares, or availability between Tirupati and Kakinada Town.
- Planning alternate routes via Chennai or Vijayawada for Holi travel.
- Setting up alerts or notifications for any Holi 2026 special train announcements.
Feel free to let me know how you’d like to proceed!