Bilaspur, March 6 : To accommodate the increased passenger demand during Holi, the South East Central Railway has announced the operation of special trains between Gondia, Chhapra, and Patna Junction. These trains aim to ease congestion and ensure a smooth travel experience for passengers during the festive season.
List of Holi Special Trains
The special train services include:
✔ Train No. 08863/08864 Gondia-Chhapra-Gondia (Single Trip) Holi Special
✔ Train No. 08895/08896 Gondia-Chhapra-Gondia (Single Trip) Holi Special
✔ Train No. 08897/08898 Gondia-Patna-Gondia (Two Trips) Holi Special
🚆 Gondia-Chhapra Holi Special (Train No. 08863/08864 & 08895/08896)
Gondia to Chhapra (March 11 & 12, 2025)
- Departure: 5:00 PM from Gondia
- Arrival: 7:00 PM next day in Chhapra
- Major Stops: Dongargarh, Rajnandgaon, Durg, Raipur, Bilaspur, Katni, Prayagraj Chheoki, Varanasi, Ghazipur City, Ballia
Chhapra to Gondia (March 12 & 13, 2025)
- Departure: 10:15 PM from Chhapra
- Arrival: 11:45 PM next day in Gondia
- Major Stops: Ballia, Ghazipur City, Varanasi, Prayagraj Chheoki, Katni, Bilaspur, Raipur, Durg, Rajnandgaon, Dongargarh
🚆 Gondia-Patna Holi Special (Train No. 08897/08898)
Gondia to Patna (March 11 & 12, 2025)
- Departure: 11:00 AM from Gondia
- Arrival: 11:00 AM next day in Patna
- Major Stops: Bilaspur, Rourkela, Ranchi, Bokaro, Gaya, Koderma, Jehanabad
Patna to Gondia (March 13 & 14, 2025)
- Departure: 12:30 PM from Patna
- Arrival: 2:30 PM next day in Gondia
- Major Stops: Jehanabad, Gaya, Koderma, Bokaro, Ranchi, Rourkela, Bilaspur, Raipur, Durg, Rajnandgaon, Dongargarh
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