Indian Railways is the fourth-largest rail network in the world and is considered the lifeline of the country’s economy. It plays a vital role in national integration. Every day, Indian Railways operates thousands of trains, helping millions of people reach their destinations. It is also more affordable compared to other modes of transport. Additionally, railways offer various facilities to passengers, making train travel a preferred choice.

Meanwhile, Indian Railways has announced special trains for the upcoming Holi festival. This year, Holi will be celebrated on March 14. To meet the high demand for train tickets and ensure passengers reach their destinations on time, the Railways have taken this step. It will also help reduce crowding at various railway stations.

Central Railway to Run 28 Holi Special Trains

The Central Railway has announced 28 Holi special trains from Mumbai to various destinations, including Nagpur, Madgaon, and Nanded.

CSMT-Nagpur Bi-weekly Special (8 Trips)

Train No. 02139 will leave CSMT at 12:20 PM on March 9, 11, 16, and 18 (Sunday & Tuesday) and reach Nagpur at 3:10 PM on the same day.
Train No. 02140 will leave Nagpur at 10:00 AM on March 9, 11, 16, and 18 (Sunday & Tuesday) and reach CSMT at 1:30 PM the next day.

CSMT-Madgaon Weekly Special (4 Trips)

  • Train No. 01151 will depart from CSMT at 12:20 AM on March 6 & 13 and reach Madgaon at 1:30 AM on the same day.
  • Train No. 01152 will leave Madgaon at 2:15 PM on March 6 & 13 and reach CSMT at 3:45 PM the next day.

LTT-Madgaon Weekly Special (4 Trips)

  1. Train No. 01129 will depart from LTT at 10:15 PM on March 13 & 20 and reach Madgaon at 10:30 AM the next day.
  2. Train No. 01130 will leave Madgaon at 2:30 PM on March 14 & 21 and reach LTT at 4:05 PM the next day.

LTT-Nanded Weekly Special (4 Trips)

  • Train No. 01105 will leave LTT at 12:55 PM on March 12 & 19 and reach Nanded at 11:00 PM on the same day.
  • Train No. 01106 will depart from Nanded at 10:30 PM on March 12 & 19 and reach LTT at 4:05 PM the next day.

Pune-Nagpur Weekly Special (4 Trips)

  • Train No. 01469 will leave Pune at 3:50 PM on March 11 & 18 (Tuesday) and reach Nagpur at 6:30 PM the next day.
  • Train No. 01470 will leave Nagpur at 8:00 AM on March 12 & 19 (Wednesday) and reach Pune at 11:30 PM the same day.

Pune-Nagpur Weekly Special (4 Trips)

  • Train No. 01467 will depart from Pune at 3:50 PM on March 12 & 19 (Wednesday) and reach Nagpur at 6:30 AM the next day.
  • Train No. 01468 will leave Nagpur at 8:00 AM on March 13 & 20 (Thursday) and reach Pune at 11:30 PM on the same day.

Holi Special Train Booking

Booking for train numbers 02139/02140, 01151/01152, 01129/01130, 01469/01470, 01467/01468, and 01105/01106 will open on February 24, 2025.
Tickets will be available at all computerized reservation centers and on the official IRCTC website www.irctc.co.in at special charges.