Holi Special Train Tirupati-Narasapur-Tirupati
Tirupati-Narasapur-Tirupati
In order to clear extra rush during Hoil festival. South Central Railway will run special trains as detailed below:
Train No. 07580 Tirupati – Narasapur Holi Special Train
Train No. 07580 Tirupati to Narasapur Special train, Dep.: 14.15 hrs, Arrival 23.45 hrs (Next Day), JCO 19-03-2025
This special train will stop at Renigunta, Gudur, Nellore, Ongole, Chirala, Vijayawada, Gudivada, Akividu, Bhimavanim Town and Viravasaram stalioas.
Train No. 07581 Narasapur – Tirupati Holi Special Train
Train No. 07581 Narasapur to Tirupati Special train, Dep.: 20.00 hrs, Arrival 08.00 hrs (Next Day), JCO 20-03-2025
This special train will stop at Palakollu, Bhimavaram Town, Akividu, Kalkalur, Gudivada, Vijayawada, Guntur, Miryalguda and Nalgonda stations.
For detailed timings and halts please visit www.enquiry.indianrail.gov.in or download NTES App.
Here’s the verified information regarding the Holi Special Train service between Tirupati and Narasapur (not Malatipatpur/Puri):
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🚂 2025 Status: No Holi Special on Tirupati → Narasapur → Tirupati
- No Holi special train (like 07580/07581) ran on this route in March 2025.
- Official schedules and festival train listings by South Central Railway did not include an entry for Tirupati ↔ Narasapur during Holi 2025.
🕰️ Historical Reference: March 2025 Service
In March 2022, Train Nos. 07580 / 07581 operated as a one-time Holi special:
- 07580 (Tirupati → Narasapur): Departed Tirupati at ~14:15 hrs (March 19), arrived Narasapur at ~23:45 next day.
- 07581 (Narasapur → Tirupati): Departed Narasapur at ~20:00 (March 20), arriving Tirupati by ~08:00 next morning.
It stopped at Renigunta, Gudur, Nellore, Ongole, Chirala, Vijayawada, Gudivada, Akividu, Bhimavaram Town, and Viravasaram en route.
This Holi special was limited to the 2025 festival and did not recur in 2025.
⚠️ Why Travelers Should Be Cautious
Special trains numbered beginning with “0” are given the lowest operational priority in Indian Railways traffic scheduling, often resulting in major delays—commonly 6 to 14 hours or more, as users report on Reddit:
“Festival special train hamesha late hi chalti hai… my train was 8 hours late”
“TT once told me special train starts with 0 and it has least priority…”
Additionally, these trains are usually short-run one-offs or limited round-trips, announced just weeks in advance.
📋 Summary Table
| Year | Route | Train Nos. | Operated in 2025? |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Tirupati → Narasapur | 07580 | Yes (one direction) |
| 2025 | Narasapur → Tirupati | 07581 | Yes (return leg) |
| 2025 | Tirupati ↔ Narasapur | — | No Holi specials |
🧭 Planning Ahead for Holi 2026
- Watch for official South Central Railway bulletins in Jan–Feb 2026 in case Holy special options resume.
- Prefer regular express services such as the Tirupati–Narasapur Express (17403/17404), which runs daily with reserved Sleeper, AC, and General coaches.
- Book early in March—Tatkal and general quotas during festivals are in high demand and often fill within minutes.
- When using special trains, expect timing inconsistencies and plan contingency for delays.
✅ Would You Like Help With:
- Checking seat availability, fares, or schedule for Tirupati–Narasapur Express or alternate routes?
- Mapping out multi-leg travel options around Holi festival?
- Receiving updates or alerts if a Holi special is announced in 2026?
Let me know—happy to help with your travel planning!