Holi Festival Trains: On March 14th, Indian Railways started running special trains to help manage the increased number of passengers during the Holi celebrations. This makes it easier for people to travel to and from their hometowns during the festive season.
Specifically, South Eastern Railway, Southern Railway, South Western Railway, and Northern Railway have all joined hands to introduce around 26 extra trains by March 14th. Their goal is to make traveling more convenient for passengers during this busy time.
These additional trains are aimed at reducing overcrowding and making sure everyone can reach their destinations comfortably. The efforts of these railways show their commitment to providing better travel options for people celebrating Holi.
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South Eastern Railway
South Eastern Railway has arranged special trains for the Holi festival, specifically between Secunderabad and Santragachi. The train number for these specials is 07223/07224.
The 07223 train will depart from Secunderabad on March 22, 2024, at 07:05 AM and reach Santragachi at 10:30 AM the next day. It’s set to provide a convenient journey for passengers celebrating Holi.
In return, the 07224 train will leave Santragachi on March 23, 2024, at 12:20 PM and arrive at Secunderabad at 02:45 PM the following day. This return trip aims to ensure travelers get back home safely after the festivities.
These special trains are designed to accommodate the increased number of passengers during the Holi celebrations, providing them with efficient and comfortable travel options between Secunderabad and Santragachi.
Chennai Egmore and Santragachi Holi Special Trains
During the Holi festival, special trains will be running between Chennai Egmore and Santragachi, with the train number being 06079/06080.
The 06079 train from Chennai Egmore to Santragachi will operate from March 19th to April 2nd, 2024, departing at 01:30 PM. It will take around three days to reach Santragachi, arriving at 09:30 PM. Conversely, the return journey, train number 06080, will leave Santragachi between March 20th to April 3rd, 2024, at 11:40 PM. It will arrive back at Chennai Egmore on the third day at 09:00 AM.
These special trains are arranged to help people travel conveniently between Chennai Egmore and Santragachi during the Holi celebrations. They aim to provide a comfortable and timely journey for passengers participating in the festival.
Secunderabad and Shalimar Holi Festival Trains
Special trains for the Holi festival will be operating between Secunderabad and Shalimar, with the train numbers being 07225/07226.
The 07225 train from Secunderabad to Shalimar will depart on March 25, 2024, at 04:30 AM. It is scheduled to arrive at Shalimar at 06:05 AM the next day. For the return journey, train number 07226 will depart from Shalimar on March 23, 2024, at 12:20 PM. It will reach Secunderabad at 02:45 PM the following day.
These special trains are arranged to assist travelers during the Holi celebrations, providing them with a convenient and timely mode of transportation between Secunderabad and Shalimar.
Secunderabad – Darbhanga – Secunderabad Holi Specials:
Special trains for the Holi festival will be running between Secunderabad and Darbhanga, with the train numbers being 07221/07222. The 07221 train from Secunderabad to Darbhanga will depart on March 21, 2024, at 07:00 PM. It is expected to arrive at Darbhanga on the third day at 10:00 AM.
For the return journey, train number 07222 will depart from Darbhanga on March 23, 2024, at 11:30 AM. It will reach Secunderabad at 04:50 AM on the third day. These special trains aim to facilitate travel between Secunderabad and Darbhanga during the Holi festivities, offering passengers a convenient and efficient mode of transportation.
Santragachi and Digha Holi Festival Trains
Santragachi-Digha-Santragachi weekly special trains have been arranged for the Holi festival. These trains have the numbers 02847/02848 and 02897/02898.
The 02847 train from Santragachi to Digha will depart on March 23 and 30, 2024, at 09:10 AM, reaching Digha at 12:45 PM on the same day. For the return journey, train number 02848 will leave Digha on the same day at 01:10 PM, arriving back at Santragachi at 04:50 PM.
Similarly, the 02897 train from Santragachi to Digha will leave on March 24 and 31, 2024, at 08:10 AM, arriving at Digha at 11:55 AM. The return journey, train number 02898, will depart from Digha at 01:10 PM on the same day, reaching Santragachi at 04:50 PM.
These special trains provide a convenient option for travelers between Santragachi and Digha during the Holi festival, allowing them to enjoy their celebrations without worrying about transportation.
Shalimar and Malatipatpur (Puri) Holi Special Trains
Special trains for the Holi festival will be operating between Shalimar and Malatipatpur (Puri), with the train numbers being 02839/02840.
The 02839 train from Shalimar to Malatipatpur will depart on March 24, 2024, at 09:25 PM, arriving at Malatipatpur at 05:50 AM the next day. In return, train number 02840 will leave Malatipatpur on March 25, 2024, at 11:50 PM, reaching Shalimar at 08:50 AM the following day.
These special trains are arranged to facilitate travel between Shalimar and Malatipatpur (Puri) during the Holi festivities, providing passengers with a convenient and timely mode of transportation.
Visakhapatnam and Patna Special Holi Festival Trains
Special trains for the Holi festival will be running between Visakhapatnam and Patna, with the train numbers being 08517/08518. The 08517 train from Visakhapatnam to Patna will depart on March 20 and 27, 2024, at 09:25 AM, reaching Patna at 09:35 AM the next day. In return, train number 08518 will leave Patna on March 21 and 28, 2024, at 01:00 PM, arriving at Visakhapatnam at 02:30 PM the following day.
These special trains aim to make travel between Visakhapatnam and Patna easier during the Holi celebrations, providing passengers with a convenient and reliable mode of transportation.
Southern Railway
Southern Railway has arranged weekly special trains between Kochuveli and Danapur, with the train numbers being 06183/06184. The 06183 train from Kochuveli to Danapur will depart on March 19, 26, and April 2, 2024, at 04:15 AM. It is expected to reach Danapur at 10:00 AM on the third day.
For the return journey, train number 06184 will leave Danapur on March 22, 29, and April 5, 2024, at 07:30 AM. It will arrive back at Kochuveli at 07:30 AM on the fourth day.
These weekly special trains aim to facilitate travel between Kochuveli and Danapur, providing passengers with convenient and reliable transportation options during the specified dates.
Northern Railway
Northern Railway has organized special Holi trains between Anand Vihar Terminal and Patna Jn., with the train numbers being 04066/04065. The 04066 train from Anand Vihar Terminal to Patna Jn. will depart on March 21 and 28, 2024, at 11:00 PM. It is expected to arrive at Patna Jn. at 04:00 PM the following day.
In return, train number 04065 will leave Patna Jn. on March 22 and 29, 2024, at 05:45 PM. It will reach Anand Vihar Terminal at 11:20 AM on the subsequent day.
These special Holi trains aim to facilitate travel between Anand Vihar Terminal and Patna Jn., providing passengers with convenient transportation options during the specified dates.
South Western Railway Holi Festival Trains:
South Western Railway has arranged special Holi trains between Muzaffarpur and Yesvantpur, with the train numbers being 05271/05272.
The 05271 train from Muzaffarpur to Yesvantpur will depart on March 29 and April 5, 2024, at 03:30 PM. It is expected to arrive at Yesvantpur on the third day at 07:00 PM. In return, train number 05272 will leave Yesvantpur on April 1 and 8, 2024, at 07:30 AM. It will arrive back at Muzaffarpur on the third day at midnight.
These special Holi trains aim to provide travelers with convenient transportation options between Muzaffarpur and Yesvantpur during the festive season, ensuring a pleasant journey for passengers.
Delhi and Barauni Special Trains
A special Holi train has been organized between Delhi Junction and Barauni, with the train numbers 04062/04061. The 04062 train from Delhi Junction to Barauni will depart on March 24 and 31, 2024, at 08:50 AM, reaching Barauni at 06:30 AM the following day.
In return, train number 04061 will leave Barauni on March 24 and April 1, 2024, at 08:00 AM, arriving in Delhi at 07:35 AM on the following day.
These special Holi trains aim to provide travelers with a convenient mode of transportation between Delhi Junction and Barauni during the festive season, ensuring a smooth journey for passengers celebrating Holi.
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