Holi Special Trains Rani Kamalapati-Rewa-Rani Kamalapati
Rani Kamalapati-Rewa-Rani Kamalapati
In order to clear extra rush during Hoil festival. West Central Railway will run special trains as detailed below:
Train No. 02187 Rani Kamalapati-Rewa Holi Special Train
Train No. 02187 Rani Kamalapati to Rewa Special train, Dep.: 22.15 hrs, Arrival 07.20 hrs (Next Day), JCO 15-03-2025 and 16-03-2025
Train No. 02188 Rewa-Rani Kamalapati Holi Special Train
Train No. 02188 Rewa to Rani Kamalapati Special train, Dep.: 12.30 hrs, Arrival 21.15 hrs, JCO 15-03-2022 and 16-03-2025
Train No. 02189 Rani Kamalapati-Rewa Holi Special Train
Train No. 02189 Rani Kamalapati to Rewa Special train, Dep.: 06.25 hrs, Arrival 17.30 hrs, JCO 21-03-2025
Train No. 02190 Rewa-Rani Kamalapati Holi Special Train
Train No. 02190 Rewa to Rani Kamalapati Special train, Dep.: 18.45 hrs, Arrival 04.40 hrs (Next Day), JCO 20-03-2025 and 21-03-2025
Halts: Vidisha, Dina, Sagar, Damoh, Katni Murwara, Mahihar and Satna
For detailed timings and halts please visit www.enquiry.indianrail.gov.in or download NTES App.
Here’s the verified information about the Holi Special Train between Rani Kamalapati (Bhopal) and Rewa, relevant if you’re looking for service including Rani Kamalapati → Rewa → Rani Kamalapati:
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🚂 Rani Kamalapati (RKMP) ↔ Rewa (REWA) Holi Special — West Central Railway – 2025
✅ Train Nos. 02185 / 02186: Reserved services under the Holi Special train scheme
- Train 02185 (RKMP → REWA) operated on March 8 and March 12, 2025:
- Departed Rani Kamalapati at ~22:15 hrs, stopped at Vidisha (~23:10), Bina (~00:20), Satna, and reached Rewa around 07:30 hrs the next day.
- Train 02186 (REWA → RKMP) also ran on those two dates:
- Departed Rewa at ~12:30 PM, passed through Bina and Vidisha, and arrived at Rani Kamalapati around 21:10 hrs the same evening.
These specials included multiple halts en route such as Vidisha, Bina Jn, Sagar, Damoh, Katni Murwara, Maihar, Satna, and Rewa. The rake comprised up to 24 coaches (including AC‑First, AC‑2, AC‑3, Sleeper, General).
🔁 Additional Trips — Train Nos. 02187 / 02188
- According to Dainik Bhaskar, an additional round of trips ran on March 15 & 16, 2025:
- 02187 (RKMP → REWA) departed 22:15 hrs, reaching Rewa (~next morning).
- 02188 (REWA → RKMP) departed 12:30 hrs, reaching RKMP (~21:10 hrs) same day.
These ran with fewer coaches (19) and included up to three days of service on select dates.
📋 Summary Table
| Train No. | Route | Dates Operated | Departure → Arrival | Coach Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02185 | RKMP → Rewa | March 8 & 12, 2025 | 22:15 → ~07:30 next morning | AC‑1, AC‑2, AC‑3, Sleeper, General |
| 02186 | Rewa → RKMP | March 8 & 12, 2025 | ~12:30 → ~21:10 same day | Same as above |
| 02187 | RKMP → Rewa (Extra Trips) | March 15 &/or 16, 2025 | Depart ~22:15; arrival next day | ~19 coaches |
| 02188 | Rewa → RKMP (Extra Trips) | March 15 &/or 16, 2025 | Depart ~12:30; arrival ~21:10 | ~19 coaches |
⚠️ Travel Notes & Delay Warnings
- Holi specials (train numbers starting with “0”) have lowest priority; delays of 6–14+ hours are frequently cited.
“Festival special train hamesha late hi chalti hai… my train was 8 hours late”
“TT once told special trains start with 0 and get least priority” - Booking was competitive—sleepers and AC quotas filled fast, and often included Tatkal. Expect waiting lists and limited availability.
🧭 Looking Ahead – Holi 2026 Travel Planning
- If this route is included again, announcements should appear in West Central Railway bulletins around January–February 2026.
- For smoother travel, consider alternatives:
- Rewanchal Express (12185/12186) runs daily between Rani Kamalapati and Rewa (~10 hrs) with reserved seating.
- Vande Bharat Express (20173/20174) operates six days/week covering the same route (~8 hrs, AC-only).
- Book early in March, and plan buffer time for potential delays if traveling via special trains.
✅ Final Thoughts
Yes, Holi special services between Rani Kamalapati and Rewa ran in March 2025 under Train Nos. 02185/02186, plus additional trips 02187/02188. These were reserved, multi-class festival specials, but remained prone to delays and operational irregularities.
Would you like help with:
- Booking options or seat availability for Rewanchal Express or Vande Bharat Express?
- Planning onward travel from Rewa to destinations in Bihar, Jharkhand, or Uttar Pradesh?
- Setting alerts for potential Holi 2026 train announcements on this route?
Let me know how you’d like to proceed—I’m happy to assist!