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Indian Railways announced Special Trains for Holi 2024

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As Holi, the vibrant festival of colors, draws near, Indian Railways has geared up to facilitate the travel rush by announcing a list of special trains. These trains will serve various states, including Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, and Kerala, ensuring a smooth journey for those heading home to celebrate.

Holi will light up spirits on Monday, March 25, 2024, marking one of the most significant festivals for Hindus. To address the expected surge in passenger traffic, Indian Railways has extended the run of several pairs of special trains.

List of Holi Special Trains 2024

Pune-Kanpur-Pune -- 4 trips

  • Train no. 01037, Pune-Kanpur Special Express, departs from Pune at 06:35 hrs every Wednesday on 20.3.2024 & 27.03.2024, reaching Kanpur at 07:10 hrs the next day.
  • Train no. 01038, Kanpur-Pune Special Express, leaves Kanpur at 08:50 hrs every Thursday on 21.3.2024 & 28.03.2024, arriving in Pune at 12:05 hrs the next day.

Halts - Daund Chord Line, Ahmednagar, Belapur, Kopargaon, Manmad, Bhusawal, Khandwa, Itarsi, Rani Kamplapati, Bina, Virangna Laxmibai, Jhansi Jn., & Urai.

Pune-Sawantwadi Road-Pune -- 6 trips

  • Train no. 01441, Pune-Sawantwadi Road Special Express, departs Pune at 09:35 hrs every Tuesday on 12.3.2024, 19.3.2024 & 26.03.2024, reaching Sawantwadi at 22:30 hrs the same day.
  • Train no. 01442, Sawantwadi Road-Pune Special Express, leaves Sawantwadi at 23:25 hrs on Wednesday 13.3.2024, 20.3.2024 & 27.03.2024, arriving in Pune at 12:15 hrs the next day.

Halts: Lonavala, Kalyan, Panvel, Roha, Khed, Chiplun, Sangameshwar Road, Ratnagiri, Rajapur, Kankavali, Sindhudurg & Kudal.

Pune-Thivim-Pune -- 8 trips

  • Train no. 01445, Pune-Thivim Special Express, departs Pune at 18:45 hrs every Friday on 08.3.2024, 15.3.2024, 22.3.2024 & 29.03.2024, reaching Thivim at 08:30 hrs the next day.
  • Train no. 01446, Thivim–Pune Special Express, leaves Thivim at 09:45 hrs every Sunday on 10.3.2024, 17.3.2024, 24.3.2024 & 31.03.2024, arriving in Pune at 23:55 hrs the same day.

Halts: Lonavala, Kalyan, Panvel, Roha, Mangaon, Khed, Chiplun, Savarda, Sangameshwar Road, Ratnagiri, Adavali, Vilavade, Rajapur, Vaibhavwadi Road, Kankavali, Sindhudurg, Kudal & Sawantwadi Road.

Pune-Danapur-Pune -- 4 trips

  • Train no. 01105, Pune-Danapur Special Express, departs Pune at 16:15 hrs every Sunday on 17.3.2024 & 24.03.2024, reaching Danapur at 22:00 hrs the next day.
  • Train no. 01106, Danapur-Pune Special Express, leaves Danapur at 23:30 hrs every Monday on 18.3.2024, & 25.03.2024, arriving in Pune at 06:25 hrs on the third day.

Halts: Daund Chord Line, Ahmednagar, Belapur (for 01106 only), Kopargaon, Manmad, Bhusawal, Khandwa, Itarsi, Jabalpur, Manikpur, Prayagraj Cheoki, Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Jn., Buxar & Ara.

These additional trains aim to provide a hassle-free travel experience during the festive season, easing the load on regular services and making the celebration of Holi more joyous and accessible for everyone. You can book your trip to home for Holi with Trainman, and get huge discounts.

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