Holi 2024 Special Trains: Indian Railways Announces Festival Special Train List For Holi

Holi 2024 Special Trains: The festival of colour¡ªHoli is around the corner, and people have already started making preparations to travel to their home states to celebrate the annual event with their family members and friends. Residents from Bihar who are planning to visit their home state can expect a smoother journey as the Indian Railways is taking measures to accommodate the anticipated surge in passengers before Holi. Special trains have been announced by the Indian Railways to cater to the increased demand. In addition to Bihar, Holi special trains have also been scheduled for other states such as Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, and Kerala.

When is Holi 2024?

This year Holi will be celebrated on Monday, March 25, 2024. Holi is celebrated by Hindus all over. It is one of the biggest festivals on the Hindu calendar. It is also known as the festival of colours.

List of Holi 2024 Special Trains: Dates and Routes

Train number 04033 is scheduled to depart from Delhi on March 22 and 29, running between New Delhi and Udhampur. On its return journey, train number 04034 will make stops at Sonipat, Panipat, Karnal, Kurukshetra, Ambala Cantt, Ludhiana Cantt, Jalandhar Cantt, Pathankot Cantt, and Jammu Tawi.

Indian Railways has announced the operation of another Holi Special Train for Vaishno Devi, running twice a week on Wednesdays and Sundays. The train will depart from Delhi between March 24 and 31 and return twice a week on Thursdays and Mondays from March 25 to April 1.

A special train will run from Delhi to Varanasi between March 21 and 30, operating on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Additionally, a special train from Varanasi to Delhi is scheduled to run between March 22 and 31.

According to the schedule, the Holi special train from Katra to Varanasi will run once a week, departing from Katra on Sundays and returning from Varanasi on Tuesdays.

List of Holi Special Trains 2024

Indian Railways has announced special trains to facilitate travel during the upcoming festival of Holi 2024 which falls on March 25, Monday. These special trains will be operational from various cities and will connect major destinations across the country.

1. Pune-Kanpur-Pune (4 trips):

- Train no. 01037, Pune-Kanpur Special Express, departs from Pune at 06:35 hrs every Wednesday on 20.3.2024 & 27.03.2024, reaching Kanpur at 07:10 hrs the next day.

- Train no. 01038, Kanpur-Pune Special Express, leaves Kanpur at 08:50 hrs every Thursday on 21.3.2024 & 28.03.2024, arriving in Pune at 12:05 hrs the next day.

Halts: Daund Chord Line, Ahmednagar, Belapur, Kopargaon, Manmad, Bhusawal, Khandwa, Itarsi, Rani Kamplapati, Bina, Virangna Laxmibai, Jhansi Jn., & Urai.

2. Pune-Sawantwadi Road-Pune (6 trips):

- Train no. 01441, Pune-Sawantwadi Road Special Express, departs Pune at 09:35 hrs every Tuesday on 12.3.2024, 19.3.2024 & 26.03.2024, reaching Sawantwadi at 22:30 hrs the same day.

- Train no. 01442, Sawantwadi Road-Pune Special Express, leaves Sawantwadi at 23:25 hrs on Wednesday 13.3.2024, 20.3.2024 & 27.03.2024, arriving in Pune at 12:15 hrs the next day.

Halts: Lonavala, Kalyan, Panvel, Roha, Khed, Chiplun, Sangameshwar Road, Ratnagiri, Rajapur, Kankavali, Sindhudurg & Kudal.

3. Pune-Thivim-Pune (8 trips):

- Train no. 01445, Pune-Thivim Special Express, departs Pune at 18:45 hrs every Friday on 08.3.2024, 15.3.2024, 22.3.2024 & 29.03.2024, reaching Thivim at 08:30 hrs the next day.

- Train no. 01446, Thivim¨CPune Special Express, leaves Thivim at 09:45 hrs every Sunday on 10.3.2024, 17.3.2024, 24.3.2024 & 31.03.2024, arriving in Pune at 23:55 hrs the same day.

Halts: Lonavala, Kalyan, Panvel, Roha, Mangaon, Khed, Chiplun, Savarda, Sangameshwar Road, Ratnagiri, Adavali, Vilavade, Rajapur, Vaibhavwadi Road, Kankavali, Sindhudurg, Kudal & Sawantwadi Road.

4. Pune-Danapur-Pune (4 trips):

- Train no. 01105, Pune-Danapur Special Express, departs Pune at 16:15 hrs every Sunday on 17.3.2024 & 24.03.2024, reaching Danapur at 22:00 hrs the next day.

- Train no. 01106, Danapur-Pune Special Express, leaves Danapur at 23:30 hrs every Monday on 18.3.2024, & 25.03.2024, arriving in Pune at 06:25 hrs on the third day.

Halts: Daund Chord Line, Ahmednagar, Belapur (for 01106 only), Kopargaon, Manmad, Bhusawal, Khandwa, Itarsi, Jabalpur, Manikpur, Prayagraj Cheoki, Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Jn., Buxar & Ara.

Western Railways Holi Special Train 2024

For the convenience of passengers & to meet travel demand for the Holi festival, WR has decided to extend the trips of 2 pairs of Special trains. The booking for the trains starts tomorrow, March 1, 2024, at PRS counters & on the IRCTC website.

Western Railways Holi Special Train 2024

Benefits of the Festival Special Trains

The special trains announced by Indian Railways will help people travel easily during the festive season of Holi 2024. These trains will provide a convenient mode of transportation for people who want to celebrate the festival with their loved ones in other cities. The special trains will also ease the burden on regular trains, which are often overbooked during the festival seasons. We hope that this announcement will make travel during Holi 2024 hassle-free and enjoyable for everyone.

Holi Special Trains from Delhi to Bihar

Howrah to Banaras special trains will run on March 23 and will make a stop at several stations including Durgapur, Asansol, Bakhtiyarpur, Patna, Arrah, Buxar, Deendayal Upadhyay Junction, and Varanasi.

From March 21 to 24, on all days the Holi special train will leave from Delhi for stoppages at Tundla, Panipat, and Agra.

The list of trains from Mumbai is as follows:

• LTT Mumbai-Banaras Weekly Specials (6 services)
• LTT Mumbai-Danapur Bi-Weekly Superfast Specials (6 services)
• LTT Mumbai-Samastipur Weekly Superfast Specials (4 services)
• LTT Mumbai-Prayagraj Weekly Superfast AC Specials (8 services)
• LTT Mumbai-Thivim Weekly AC Specials (6 services).

How to Book Tickets for the Special Trains

Passengers can book tickets for the special trains on the official website of Indian Railways or through authorized travel agents. It is advisable to book tickets well in advance to avoid last-minute rush and inconvenience.

We hope this information on special trains for Holi 2024 is helpful and informative. With this article, we aim to provide a comprehensive resource for people looking for information on Holi 2024 and Indian Railways' latest updates.

Stay tuned for further updates on Indian Railways' Holi special trains.

Note: Dates/timings may be subject to change; details mentioned here are as per the information available. For more visit Indian Railways Official Website.

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