Holi Rush Relief: Special Trains Announced For Bihar, Pune, Mumbai, Ahmedabad & Sri Ganganagar Passengers

With Holi just around the corner, travel demand toward Bihar has risen sharply, leaving regular trains packed and airfares climbing rapidly. Getting confirmed tickets to Patna and nearby districts has become extremely difficult as most services are already fully booked. To tackle the festive surge, Indian Railways has rolled out several pairs of Holi Special trains connecting major cities with key destinations across Bihar.

Freshly announced services, along with previously notified specials, will operate between Pune, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Sri Ganganagar and important stations in Bihar, ensuring smoother journeys for passengers heading home to celebrate the festival.

Pune – Danapur Special Trains

Train No 01481 Pune–Danapur Special will run every Monday and Friday from February 23 to March 6. Departure from Pune is scheduled at 7:55 pm, with arrival in Danapur at 8:00 am. The train will halt at DDU, Buxar and Ara.

Train No 01482 Danapur–Pune Special will operate every Wednesday and Sunday from February 25 to March 8. It will depart Danapur at 10:00 am and reach Pune the next day at 6:15 pm, stopping at Ara, Buxar and DDU.

Additionally, Train No 01449 Pune–Danapur Special will run daily from February 21 to March 8. It will leave Pune at 3:30 pm and arrive in Danapur at 2:45 am, halting at DDU, Buxar and Ara.

Train No 01450 Danapur–Pune Special will operate daily from February 23 to March 10. Departure from Danapur is at 5:00 am, and arrival in Pune is scheduled for 6:15 pm the following day, with stoppages at Ara, Buxar and DDU.

Mumbai – Danapur Special Trains

Train No 01143 Lokmanya Tilak–Danapur Special will run daily from February 21 to March 8. It will depart Mumbai at 10:30 am and arrive in Danapur at 6:45 pm, halting at DDU, Buxar and Ara.

Train No 01144 Danapur–Lokmanya Tilak Special will operate daily from February 22 to March 9. The train will leave Danapur at 9:30 pm and reach Mumbai on the third day at 7:45 am, stopping at Ara, Buxar and DDU.

Mumbai – Samastipur (Via Patliputra)

Train No 01043 Lokmanya Tilak–Samastipur Special will operate on February 24 and March 3. Departure from Mumbai is at 12:15 am, and arrival in Samastipur is scheduled for 11:45 pm. The train will halt at DDU, Patliputra and Hajipur.

Train No 01044 Samastipur–Lokmanya Tilak Special will run on February 26 and March 5. It will depart Samastipur at 3:00 am and reach Mumbai the following day at 4:25 pm, stopping at Hajipur, Patliputra and DDU.

Mumbai – Raxaul (Via Patliputra)

Train No 05557 Raxaul–Lokmanya Tilak Special will operate every Tuesday from March 10 to March 31. It will depart Raxaul at 7:15 pm and reach Mumbai on the third day at 5:50 am, halting at Hajipur, Patliputra and DDU.

Train No 05558 Lokmanya Tilak–Raxaul Special will run every Thursday from March 12 to April 2. Departure from Mumbai is at 7:55 am, and arrival in Raxaul is scheduled for 4:50 pm, with stoppages at DDU, Patliputra and Hajipur.

Mumbai – Saharsa (Via Patliputra)

Train No 05585 Saharsa–Lokmanya Tilak Special will run every Friday from March 6 to March 27. It will leave Saharsa at 5:45 pm and arrive in Mumbai on the third day at 5:30 am, halting at Samastipur, Hajipur, Patliputra and DDU.

Train No 05586 Lokmanya Tilak–Saharsa Special will operate every Sunday from March 8 to March 29. The train will depart Mumbai at 4:35 pm and reach Saharsa at 9:00 am, stopping at DDU, Patliputra, Hajipur and Samastipur.

Patna – Ahmedabad Special Trains

Train No 09447 Ahmedabad–Patna Special will run every Wednesday until March 25 as a Holi Special, following its regular timings and stoppages.

Train No 09448 Patna–Ahmedabad Special will operate every Friday until March 27, maintaining its usual schedule and halts.

Darbhanga – Ahmedabad Special Trains

Train No 09465 Ahmedabad–Darbhanga Special will run every Friday until March 27 as a Holi Special at its regular timings.

Train No 09466 Darbhanga–Ahmedabad Special will operate every Monday until March 30, following its normal schedule and stoppages.

Sri Ganganagar – Samastipur Special Trains

Train No 04731 Sri Ganganagar–Samastipur Special will run every Sunday from March 1 to March 3. Departure from Sri Ganganagar is at 1:25 pm, and arrival in Samastipur is scheduled for 11:30 pm. The train will halt at Gorakhpur and Hajipur.

Train No 04732 Samastipur–Sri Ganganagar Special will operate every Tuesday from March 3 to March 31. It will depart Samastipur at 2:10 am and reach Sri Ganganagar the next day at 12:20 am, stopping at Hajipur and Gorakhpur.