Holi Special Trains Mumbai-Gorakhpur-Mumbai
Mumbai-Gorakhpur-Mumbai
8 More Holi Special Trains between Mumbai and Gorakhpur
Central Railway has decided to run 8 more special trains between Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Mumbai and Gorakhpur to clear the extra rush of passengers during Holi festival. The details are as under:
Train no. 01021 Holi special will leave Lokmanya Tilak Terminus at 14.15 hrs on 19.3.2025, 24.3.2025, 27.3.2025 and 31.03.2025 (4 trips) and will arrive Gorakhpur at 02.45 hrs on third day.
Train no. 01022 Holi special will leave Gorakhpur at 14.25 hrs on 21.3.2025, 26.3.2025, 29.3.2025 and 2.4.2025 and will arrive Lokmanya Tilak Terminus at 03.35 hrs on third day.
Halts: Igatpuri, Bina, Khajuraho, Manikpur, Prayagraj, Gyanpur Road, Banaras, Mau, Bhatni Jn. and Deoria Sadar
Composition: one AC-2Tier, Eight AC-3 Tier, 6 Sleeper class and 4 General Second Class.
Reservation: Bookings for special train No. 01021 on special charges will open on 18.3.2025 at all computerised reservation centers and on website www.irctc.co.in.
For detailed timings and halts please visit www.enquiry.indianrail.gov.in or download NTES App.
Please follow Covid appropriate behaviour for your and other’s safety.
Here’s the official info on Holi Special Trains between Mumbai (Lokmanya Tilak Terminus) and Gorakhpur (both directions) for Holi 2025:
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🚄 Mumbai LTT ↔ Gorakhpur Holi Special Trains (2025)
✅ Central Railway ran 8 special one-way trips as follows:
- Train No. 05326 (LTT Mumbai → Gorakhpur)
- Operated every Monday & Thursday from March 13 to March 24, 2025 (4 trips)
- Departs LTT at 10:20 AM, arrives at Gorakhpur around 8:00 PM the next day
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- Train No. 05325 (Gorakhpur → LTT Mumbai)
- Operated every Tuesday & Saturday from March 11 to March 22, 2025 (4 trips)
- Departs Gorakhpur at 7:00 PM, arrives at LTT Mumbai around 6:50 AM two days later
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🛤️ Route & Halts (both directions):
Stops included key junctions such as: Thane, Kalyan, Igatpuri, Nashik Road, Bhusaval, Khandwa, Itarsi, Rani Kamalapati‑Bhopal, Bina, Jhansi (Virangana Lakshmi Bai), Orai, Govindpuri, Prayagraj, Ayodhya Dham, Mankapur, Khalilabad, among others
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🛏️ Coach Composition (per rake):
- 4 AC 3‑Tier, 8 Sleeper, 4 General Second Class, plus 2 Luggage/Brake Vans
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📅 Booking Details:
- Reservations opened on March 12, 2025, via IRCTC and PRS counters
- These were reserved trains with special fare, available in AC, Sleeper, and General classes
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⚠️ Important Traveler Notes
- These special trains (train nos. 0xxxx) are assigned lowest priority in the railway network, often resulting in major delays (frequently 6–14 hours or more). User reports reinforce this:
“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…”Despite premium pricing, onboard services and punctuality can be poor. Bookings for AC/Sleeper classes often sell out quickly after launch.
📋 Summary Table
| Train No. | Direction | Dates (2025) | Departure → Arrival | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05326 | LTT → Gorakhpur | Mar 13, 17, 20, 24 (Mon/Thu) | 10:20 AM → ~8:00 PM (next day) | 4x AC‑3, 8x Sleeper, 4x General |
| 05325 | Gorakhpur → LTT | Mar 11, 15, 18, 22 (Tue/Sat) | 7:00 PM → ~6:50 AM (third day) | Same as above |
🧭 Planning Alternatives
If you’re looking for more reliable travel or earlier bookings:
- Consider regular services like Kashi Express (15017/15018)—a daily express between LTT Mumbai and Gorakhpur with reserved coaches.
- Other regular options include Godan Express (11055/11056) and Bandra Terminus–Gorakhpur Humsafar Express (19091/19092) or the Antyodaya Express (22921/22922)—all with predictable schedules and reservation options.
✅ Final Thoughts
- Yes, eight Holi special trips operated in March 2025 between Mumbai LTT and Gorakhpur (Train Nos. 05326/05325).
- They offered reserved seating but were prone to delays, limited run frequency, and sometimes sub-par service for premium fares.
- Expect similarly timed announcements in January–February 2026 if these specials return in Holi 2026.
Would you like help with:
- Checking seat availability, fares, or schedules for regular trains like Kashi Express, Godan Express, etc.?
- Planning a multi-leg route with safer options?
- Setting up alerts if Holi 2026 specials are officially announced?
Let me know—happy to assist you further!