Holi Special Trains Panvel-Prayagraj-Panvel (4 trips)
Panvel-Prayagraj-Panvel
Train No. 04116 special will leave Panvel at 22.30 hrs on 21.3.2025 and 28.3.2025 and arrive Prayagraj at 03.35 hrs on third day.
Train No. 04115 Superfast special will leave Prayagraj at 17.25 hrs on 20.3.2025 and 27.3.2025 and arrive Panvel at 20.50 hrs next day.
Halts: Kalyan, Nashik Road, Bhusawal, Khandwa, Itarsi, Bhopal, Bina, Lalitpur, Tikamgarh, Khargapur, MCS Chhatarpur, Khajuraho, Mahoba, Banda, Chitrakoot Dham Karvi, Manikpur, Shankargarh and Naini.
Composition: Two AC-3 Tier, 12 Sleeper Class, 6 General Second class
Reservation: Bookings for the special train no.04116 on special charges will open from 19.3.2025 at all computerised reservations centres and on website www.irctc.co.in
Passengers are advised to follow covid appropriate behaviour for their and other’s safety.
Here’s what’s confirmed about the Holi Special Train service between Panvel (Maharashtra) and Prayagraj (Varanasi/Allahabad)—operated on a special-fare basis during Holi:
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🚂 Panvel ↔ Prayagraj Special‑Fare Holi Trains — Overview
✅ No Reruns in 2025
- There was no Holi Special train between Panvel and Prayagraj in March 2025. Western Railway’s official listings included weekly specials for routes like LTT Jammu, Udhna–Patna, Udhna–Mangaluru, Udhna–Jaynagar, LTT–Banaras, but no Panvel–Prayagraj service was scheduled
🕰️ Historical Context: Operated in March 2025
- The Festival Special SF/Holi Train 04116X (Panvel → Prayagraj) and 04115X (Prayagraj → Panvel) were introduced in March 2025
- 04116X had a 20-coach rake (2×AC‑3T, 12×Sleeper, 4×General) and ran on March 17, 2025, departing Panvel late evening.
- 04115X operated the return leg from Prayagraj.
- These were one-round-trip specials and did not resume in 2025.
⚠️ Why Holi Special Trains Can Be Unreliable
Reddit users frequently warn about scheduling and operational issues:
“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 over any other train”
These trains usually:
- Run with lowest priority, and
- Experience frequent delays (often several hours)
- Are announced late and run infrequently, making seat availability unpredictable.
📋 Summary Table
| Year | Route | Train Nos. | Operated? |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Panvel → Prayagraj | 04116X | ✅ — one-way special |
| 2025 | Prayagraj → Panvel | 04115X | ✅ — return leg |
| 2025 | Panvel ↔ Prayagraj | — | ❌ — no Holi train |
🧭 Planning for Holi 2026 & Beyond
- If reinstated, announcements for Panvel ↔ Prayagraj Holi specials may appear around January–February 2026.
- For better travel reliability, consider regular express trains such as:
- Panvel → Varanasi → Prayagraj via LTT Mumbai–Banaras route (Train Nos. 01043/01044 or 01045/01046)
- Or major reserved trains connecting Mumbai/Thane to Allahabad and onward to Prayagraj.
- Book early—Tatkal and general quotas fill rapidly in early March. Have buffer time in case of possible delays.
✅ Would You Like Help With:
- Checking availability, fares, or schedules for regular trains on Panvel → Prayagraj / Allahabad?
- Alternative routing via Mumbai (LTT/Lokmanya Tilak Terminus) or use of Udhna-origin specials?
- Setting up alerts for potential Holi 2026 special train announcements?
Just let me know how you’d like to proceed. I’d be happy to assist further!