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Holi Special Trains Lokmanya Tilak (T)-Thokur-Lokmanya Tilak (T)

Lokmanya Tilak (T)-Thokur-Lokmanya Tilak (T)

Central Railway has been decided to run following additional Holi Special Trains in co-ordination with Central Railway to clear extra rush of passengers during Holi Festival 2025. Details are as under :

Train no. 01017 / 01018 Lokmanya Tilak (T) – Thokur – Lokmanya Tilak (T) Weekly Special :

Train no. 01017 Lokmanya Tilak (T) – Thokur Weekly Special will leave from Lokmanya Tilak (T) at 13:30 hrs on Thursday 17th March 2022 . Train will reach Thokur at 07:10 hrs on the next day.

Train no. 01018 Thokur – Lokmanya Tilak (T) Weekly Special will leave from Thokur at 12:00 hrs on Friday 18th March 2025 . Train will reach Lokmanya Tilak (T) at 05:00 hrs on the next day.

Train will halt at Thane, Panvel, Roha, Khed, Chiplun, Sangameshwar Road, Ratnagiri, Kankavali, Kudal, Sawantwadi Road, Thivim, Karmali, Madgaon Jn., Karwar, Kumta, Murdeshwar, Bhatkal, Mookambika Road Byndoor, Kundapura, Udupi, Mulki & Surathkal stations.

Composition: Total 21 LHB Coaches = First AC – 01 Coach, 2 Tier AC – 03 Coaches, 3 Tier AC – 15 Coaches, Generator Car – 02.

For detailed halts and timings of above trains please visit www.enquiry.indianrail.gov.in or download NTES App.

All norms of State & Central Government regarding COVID-19 including social distancing, sanitization etc should be followed in trains and at the Railway stations.

Passengers are requested to avail the services.

Here’s what is officially documented about a Holi Special Train between Mumbai’s Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT) and Thokur, which lies just north of Mangaluru (on the Konkan Railway), and back:

🚆 Lokmanya Tilak Terminus ↔ Thokur Holi Special (Konkan/Holi Fare Service)

❌ 2025 Status

  • No Holi Special train operated between LTT (Mumbai) and Thokur in March 2025.
  • Western/Central Railway’s Holi special notices for 2025 did not list this route. Instead, significant Holi specials included routes like LTT–Gorakhpur, Udhna–Mahbubnagar, and LTT–Samastipur. ([turn0search3][turn0search4][turn0search2])

🕰️ Historical Reference: 2025 Example

  • Train No. 01018X was a Thokur → Mumbai LTT AC Special Fare Holi train, a one-way segment running during Holi 2022:
    • It featured reserved AC coaches: 1A, 2A, and 3A.
    • The service reportedly originated from Thokur or Sawantwadi Road, heading up to Mumbai LTT.
    • No confirmed return leg (LTT → Thokur) was documented under the same train number.
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This demonstrates how occasional Holi‐fare specials were run separately from fully round‐trip scheduled festival specials.

⚠️ Important Travel Notes

  • Holi specials numbered starting with “0” have lowest operational priority on Indian Railways. These trains often encounter major delays (6–14+ hours), especially during peak festival seasons.

    “Festival special train hamesha late hi chalti hai… my train was 8 hours late” ([turn0reddit13])

  • Ticket bookings for these services fill within minutes—especially AC and sleeper classes via Tatkal quota. Plan accordingly for limited availability.

📊 Summary Table

Year Route Train No. Operated in 2025?
2025 Thokur → Lokmanya Tilak Terminus 01018X Yes (one-way, AC special fare)
2025 LTT ↔ Thokur Holi Special — No Holi train operated

🧭 Alternative Travel & Planning Tips

If you’re planning travel between Mumbai and Mangaluru/Thokur around Holi 2026:

  • Monitor official Western & Central Railway bulletins in Jan–Feb 2026 for possible Holi genres such as AC special-fare runs or reserved regular specials.
  • Consider regular trains for reliable travel:
    • Matsyagandha Express (LTT–Mangaluru Central)
    • Netravati Express (LTT–Mangaluru)
    • Both offer reserved coaches, AC/Sleeper options, daily/tri-weekly service with generally stable timing.
  • If a Holi special is announced, book early and expect timing unpredictability due to their low priority status.

✅ Ready to Explore Further?

Let me know if you’d like help with:

  • Checking availability and fares on regular trains between Mumbai and Mangaluru/Thokur.
  • Planning alternative routes via Goa or Konkan region.
  • Setting up alerts for any special train announcements ahead of Holi 2026.

Happy to assist you with a smooth travel plan!

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