Indian Railways Announces Special Trains for Holi Festival: Extra Services to Manage Holiday Rush

Jodhpur, March 8 : To accommodate the surge in passenger demand during Holi, the Indian Railways has announced special trains across multiple routes. These additional services aim to ensure comfortable and hassle-free travel for passengers traveling home for the festival.

According to Jodhpur Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) Pankaj Kumar Singh, the special trains include:

1. Lalkuan-Rajkot Weekly Special (8 Trips)
2. Mysuru-Bhagat Ki Kothi Special (2 Trips)
3. Bhagat Ki Kothi-Bandra Terminus Special (4 Trips)

These trains will cover major routes across India, connecting passengers from Uttarakhand, Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan.

1. Lalkuan-Rajkot Weekly Special (Train No. 05045/05046) – 8 Trips

To ease congestion on the Lalkuan-Rajkot route, a weekly special service will operate from March 9 to April 28, running for 8 trips.

Train Schedule:

• Train No. 05045 Lalkuan-Rajkot Special will depart from Lalkuan every Sunday at 13:10 hrs and arrive in Rajkot on Monday at 18:10 hrs.
• Train No. 05046 Rajkot-Lalkuan Special will leave Rajkot every Monday at 22:30 hrs, reaching Lalkuan on Wednesday at 04:05 hrs.

Key Station Stops:

The train will halt at major stations, including:

• Bareilly, Mathura, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Mehsana, Surendranagar, and Wankaner.

Coach Composition:

The train will have 18 coaches, including:

• 1 First-cum-Second AC Coach
• 1 Second AC Coach
• 4 Third AC Coaches
• 10 Sleeper Coaches
• 2 Guard Compartments

2. Mysuru-Bhagat Ki Kothi (Jodhpur) Special (Train No. 06533/06534) – 2 Trips

For travelers between South India and Rajasthan, the Mysuru-Bhagat Ki Kothi special will operate for 2 trips in March.

Train Schedule:

• Train No. 06533 Mysuru-Bhagat Ki Kothi Special will run on March 10 and March 17, departing Mysuru at 21:20 hrs on Monday, and arriving in Jodhpur on Wednesday at 17:00 hrs.
• Train No. 06534 Bhagat Ki Kothi-Mysuru Special will run on March 14 and March 21, leaving Bhagat Ki Kothi at 23:00 hrs on Friday, and reaching Mysuru on Sunday at 16:40 hrs.

Key Station Stops:

This train will halt at several important stations, including:

• Bengaluru, Pune, Vadodara, Ahmedabad, Palanpur, Abu Road, Pali Marwar, and Luni.

Coach Composition:

The train will consist of 23 coaches, including:

• 3 Second AC Coaches
• 6 Third AC Coaches
• 10 Sleeper Coaches
• 2 General Coaches
• 2 Guard Compartments

3. Bhagat Ki Kothi (Jodhpur) – Bandra Terminus Holi Special (Train No. 04827/04828) – 4 Trips

For passengers traveling between Jodhpur and Mumbai, the Bhagat Ki Kothi-Bandra Terminus Special will run four times in March.

Train Schedule:

• Train No. 04827 Bhagat Ki Kothi-Bandra Special will operate from March 8 to March 29, departing Jodhpur every Saturday at 11:30 hrs, arriving in Bandra on Sunday at 07:25 hrs.
• Train No. 04828 Bandra-Bhagat Ki Kothi Special will run from March 9 to March 30, leaving Bandra every Sunday at 10:30 hrs, and reaching Jodhpur on Monday at 04:30 hrs.

Key Station Stops:

The train will halt at important junctions, including:

• Abu Road, Mehsana, Vadodara, Surat, Vapi, and Borivali.

Coach Composition:

This train will consist of 22 coaches, including:

• 1 Second AC Coach
• 6 Third AC Coaches
• 2 Third AC Economy Coaches
• 7 Sleeper Coaches
• 4 General Coaches
• 2 Power Cars

Why These Special Trains?

The decision to introduce extra train services aims to:
✅ Accommodate increased passenger demand during Holi celebrations.
✅ Reduce congestion on key railway routes.
✅ Ensure better connectivity between North, West, and South India.

According to Railway officials, these services will help thousands of passengers reach their destinations comfortably and on time.

How to Book Tickets?

🔹 Tickets for these Holi special trains can be booked via:

• IRCTC website (www.irctc.co.in)
• Railway reservation counters
• Authorized travel agents

Passengers are advised to book early due to high demand for Holi travel.