With Holi just around the corner, Indian Railways has launched several special train services to accommodate the increased travel demand across the country.
Travel on your mind?
Search TrainsPlanning a trip during Holi? These special trains could be your ideal travel option:
Holi Special Train: Gorakhpur – Mahbubnagar
The 05303/05304 Gorakhpur Jn. – Mahbubnagar – Gorakhpur Jn. Special Express will operate as follows:
Train no. 05303 (Gorakhpur to Mahbubnagar)
Departs: Gorakhpur at 04:30 hrs
Stops at: Ayodhya Dham Jn., Ayodhya Cantt. Jn., Sultanpur Jn., Prayagraj Jn.
Arrives: Mahbubnagar at 19:15 hrs (same day)
Train no. 05304 (Mahbubnagar to Gorakhpur)
Departs: Mahbubnagar at 22:10 hrs
Stops at: Kacheguda, Itarsi Jn., Prayagraj Jn., Ayodhya Dham Jn., Khalilabad
Arrives: Gorakhpur Jn. at 17:45 hrs (next day)
Days of Operation:
Train no. 05303 runs every Sunday from March 9 to March 30, 2025 (4 trips)
Train no. 05304 runs every Monday from March 10 to March 31, 2025 (4 trips)
Holi Special Train: Gorakhpur – Lokmanya Tilak T
The 05325/05326 Gorakhpur Jn. – Lokmanya Tilak (T) – Gorakhpur Jn. Bi-weekly Special Express will operate as follows:
Train no. 05325 (Gorakhpur to Lokmanya Tilak T)
Departs: Gorakhpur at 19:00 hrs
Stops at: Ayodhya Dham Jn., Prayagraj Jn., Govindpuri, Bhusaval Jn.
Arrives: Lokmanya Tilak (T) at 06:50 hrs (next day)
Train no. 05326 (Lokmanya Tilak T to Gorakhpur)
Departs: Lokmanya Tilak (T) at 10:20 hrs
Stops at: Thane, Kalyan Jn., Nasik Road, Prayagraj Jn., Ayodhya Dham Jn.
Arrives: Gorakhpur Jn. at 20:00 hrs (next day)
Days of Operation:
Train no. 05325 runs every Tuesday & Saturday from March 11 to March 22, 2025 (4 trips)
Train no. 05326 runs every Thursday & Monday from March 13 to March 24, 2025 (4 trips)
Holi Special Train: Kanpur Central – Kolkata
The 04153/04154 Kanpur Central – Kolkata – Kanpur Central Special Express will operate as follows:
Train no. 04153 (Kanpur Central to Kolkata)
Departs: Kanpur Central at 14:00 hrs
Stops at: Fatehpur, Prayagraj, Mirzapur, Gaya, Dhanbad, Asansol
Arrives: Kolkata at 07:50 hrs
Train no. 04154 (Kolkata to Kanpur Central)
Departs: Kolkata at 10:45 hrs
Stops at: Durgapur, Asansol, Dhanbad, Gaya, Mirzapur
Arrives: Kanpur Jn. at 04:30 hrs (next day)
Plan your travel and book your tickets to avoid last-minute hassle!
