To ease travel congestion during the Holi festival, Indian Railways has introduced 62 special trains across key routes. Holi will be celebrated on March 14, and these special services will provide significant relief to passengers, especially those traveling from Delhi, Haryana, and Bihar to their hometowns.
Special Train Schedules & Routes
1. Sabarmati-Haridwar Superfast Special (Train No. 09425/09426)
- Route: Sabarmati → Haridwar
- Frequency: Bi-weekly (March 9 – March 30, 2025)
- Departure: Thursday & Sunday, 17:20 (Sabarmati)
- Arrival: Friday & Monday, 17:00 (Haridwar)
- Key Stops: Jaipur, Ajmer, Gurgaon, Delhi, Ghaziabad, Meerut, Roorkee
2. Hisar-Hadapsar (Pune) Superfast Special (Train No. 04725)
- Route: Hisar → Hadapsar (Pune)
- Frequency: Weekly (March 9 – March 30, 2025)
- Departure: Sunday, 05:50 (Hisar)
- Arrival: Monday, 10:45 (Hadapsar)
- Key Stops: Jaipur, Kota, Vadodara, Udhna, Vasai Road, Pune
3. Delhi Sarai-Sabarmati Superfast Special (Train No. 04416)
- Route: Delhi Sarai → Sabarmati
- Departure: March 9, 2025, at 08:10 AM (Delhi Sarai)
- Arrival: 23:20 PM (Sabarmati)
- Key Stops: Alwar, Jaipur, Ajmer, Abu Road, Palanpur
- Coach Composition: 22 coaches (20 sleeper, 2 guard coaches)
4. Delhi-Mumbai Central Bi-Weekly Special
- Route: Delhi → Mumbai Central
- Frequency: Bi-weekly (March 8 – March 29, 2025)
- Departure: Wednesday & Saturday, 13:05 (Delhi)
- Arrival: Thursday & Sunday, 13:30 (Mumbai Central)
- Key Stops: Jaipur, Ajmer, Vadodara, Borivali, Vapi
- Coach Composition: 16 coaches (4 Second AC, 10 Third AC, 2 Power Car)
Booking & Travel Advisory
Passengers are advised to book tickets early to avoid last-minute hassles. The introduction of these special trains is expected to reduce travel pressure and provide a smoother journey for those heading home for the festival.
