Holi 2025: Indian Railways Launches 62 Special Trains to Manage Festive Rush | Check Full List

Holi Special Train 2025: Good news as Indian Railways has launched 62 special trains this festive season for the convenience of passengers who are off to their homes to celebrate the festival of Holi with their loved ones.

Holi Special Trains   

Indian Railways has announced the launch of 62 special trains to accommodate the increased passenger demand during the festive season. Railways aims to provide smooth and convenient travel for people returning to their hometowns or visiting loved ones to celebrate the festival of colors.

Key Details of the Holi Special Trains 
To ensure a hassle-free journey for passengers, Indian Railways has introduced special trains on several busy routes. Here are some of the key details:

• Train No. 09425/09426: Sabarmati-Haridwar-Sabarmati Bi-weekly Superfast Special

Departure from Sabarmati: Every Thursday and Sunday at 17:20 hrs Arrival at Haridwar: 17:00 hrs (next day)

Halts: Mahesana, Palanpur, Abu Road, Pindwara, Falna, Marwar Junction, Beawar, Ajmer, Kishangarh, Jaipur, Gandhinagar Jaipur, Bandikui, Alwar, Rewari, Gurgaon, Delhi Cantt, Delhi, Ghaziabad, Meerut City, Muzaffarnagar, Roorkee

• Train No. 04725/04726: Hisar-Hadapsar (Pune)-Hisar Weekly Superfast Special

Departure from Hisar: Every Sunday at 05:50 hrs

Arrival at Hadapsar: 10:45 hrs (next day)

Halts: Sadulpur, Loharu, Chidawa, Jhunjhunu, Nawalgarh, Sikar, Ringas, Jaipur, Durgapura, Sawai Madhopur, Kota, Bhawani Mandi, Nagda, Ratlam, Godhra, Vadodara, Bharuch, Udhna, Vapi, Vasai Road, Kalyan, Lonavala, Chinchwad, Pune

• Train No. 01013/01014: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (Mumbai)-Banaras-Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus

Departure from Mumbai: March 13 at 10:30 pm

Departure from Varanasi: March 15 at 8:00 am

• Train No. 01419/01420: Pune-Danapur-Pune

Departure from Pune: March 11 at 7:55 pm

Departure from Danapur: March 13 at 6:30 am

• Train No. 01012: Danapur-Lokmanya Tilak Terminus

Departure from Danapur: March 11 at 9:30 pm

Booking and Travel Guidelines
Passengers planning to travel on these special trains are advised to book their tickets early through the IRCTC website or railway ticket counters, as demand is expected to be high. It is also important to carry valid identity proof during travel and follow railway guidelines to ensure a safe and comfortable journey.

Enhanced Safety Measures 
Indian Railways has implemented enhanced safety measures to manage the increased footfall during Holi. These measures include crowd control and security arrangements at major stations, as well as adequate seating and sleeper class availability to accommodate passengers.

The introduction of Holi Special Trains is a commendable initiative by Indian Railways to ensure a hassle-free and joyful festival experience for passengers. Indian Railways aims to reduce congestion and make the journey home more comfortable for everyone celebrating the festival of colors. 

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