Holi Special Trains Valsad-Muzaffarpur
Valsad-Muzaffarpur-Valsad
WR TO RUN HOLI SPECIAL TRAIN BETWEEN VALSAD – MUZAFFARPUR
For the convenience of passengers & to clear extra passenger traffic during the festive season, Western Railway to run Train No. 05558 / 05557 Valsad – Muzaffarpur Express Special.
According to a press release issued by Shri Sumit Thakur, Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Railway, the details of above trains are as under:
Train No. 05558 / Train No. 05557 Valsad – Muzaffarpur Special (4 trips)
Train No. 05558 Valsad – Muzaffarpur Special will depart from Valsad on Friday, 25th March & 1St April, 2025 at 06.45 hrs & reach Muzaffarpur at 19.00 hrs, the next day. Similarly, Train No. 05557 Muzaffarpur – Valsad Special will depart from Muzaffarpur on Tuesday, 22nd & 29th March, 2025 at 20.10 hrs & will arrive Valsad at 11.30 hrs, on Thursday (third day).
Enroute this train will halt at Surat, Bharuch, Vadodara, Ratlam, Nagda, Kota, Sawai Madhopur, Gangapur City, Bayana, Agra Cantt, Shamshabad Town, Etawah, Kanpur Central, Lucknow, Ayodhya Cantt, Shahganj Jn., Azamgarh, Mau Jn., Chhapra and Hajipur stations in both directions.
This train comprises of AC First Class, AC 2-Tier, AC 3-Tier, Sleeper Class and General Second Class Coaches
The booking of Train No. 05558 will open on 17h March, 2025 at PRS counters and IRCTC website. The above train will run as Special Train on Special Fare.
For detailed information regarding timings of halts, passengers may please visit www.enquiry.indianrail.gov.in
Here’s the verified information about the Holi Special (Special Fare) train service between Valsad (Gujarat) and Muzaffarpur (Bihar), relevant to your request for Valsad ↔ Muzaffarpur.
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🚆 Valsad ↔ Muzaffarpur Holi Special Train (2025 & Pattern)
✅ Train Nos. 05270 / 05269 – Special Fare Holi Service
- 05270 (Valsad → Muzaffarpur) departed Valsad at 13:45, traveling ~1,968 km over about 36h 45m, arriving Muzaffarpur at ~02:30 AM on day 3. Stops included Surat, Vadodara, Ratlam, Kota, Lucknow, Gorakhpur, Chhapra, and Hajipur.
- 05269 (Muzaffarpur → Valsad), the return leg, departed Muzaffarpur at ~20:10, arriving Valsad around 12:30 PM on the third day.
- Coach composition typically included 2× 2AC, 2× 3AC, 13 Sleeper, 4 General, and 2 SLR coaches—no pantry car.
Takeaway: This route has seen Holi special coverage under East Central & Western Railways in previous years, as a long-distance Reserved Special Fare service.
❌ 2025 Status
- No Holi Special train on the Valsad ↔ Muzaffarpur route was announced or operated in March 2025.
- Official lists of Holi Special departures did not include Valsad ↔ Muzaffarpur route in 2025.
⚠️ Important Notes & Traveler Cautions
- Holi specials numbered “0xxx” have lowest operational priority, and are prone to major delays, often ranging from 6 to 14+ hours. Reddit users described:
“Festival special train hamesha late hi chalti hai… my train was 8 hours late”
- Booking is highly competitive: Sleeper/AC classes fill in minutes via Tatkal—with general quotas waitlisted early.
📋 Summary Table
| Year | Route | Train Nos. | Status in 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Valsad ↔ Muzaffarpur (Holi Special) | 05270 / 05269 | Operated |
| 2025 | Valsad ↔ Muzaffarpur | — | No Holi special ran |
🧭 Planning Advice for Future Travel
If you’re considering Valsad ↔ Muzaffarpur travel during Holi 2026 or later:
- Monitor East Central and Western Railway announcements in January–February 2026 for possible special train reinstatement.
- Best alternative: Use the Shramik Express (19051/19052)—a regular weekly train between Valsad and Muzaffarpur with AC, Sleeper, and General coaches, offering better reliability (~32–35 hrs).
- For Holi travel, book early (60 days before), anticipate Tatkal demand, and be prepared for delays if relying on future special trains.
✅ Next Steps
Would you like help with:
- Checking timetable, fares, or seat availability for Shramik Express or other reserved trains on Valsad–Muzaffarpur?
- Exploring alternate routes via Ahmedabad or Surat on festival weekends?
- Setting alerts for potential Holi special train announcements for 2026?
Just let me know—happy to help plan your trip!