Holi special trains announced for smooth travel to popular destination

In a bid to make travel easy for passengers, the Indian Railways has announced the introduction of special trains for 2025.

These trains are designed to help passengers reach their destinations smoothly during the peak travel season.

Each special train will be equipped with 17 coaches to accommodate a larger number of passengers, ensuring more comfort and convenience during the festivities.

One of the key special trains is the Gomtinagar-Malda Town Special (Train No. 05084), which will depart from Gomtinagar on March 6 at 2:20 PM.

This train will stop at several important stations including Barabanki, Gonda, Basti, and Gorakhpur, before reaching Malda Town on March 7 at 2:30 PM.

Another notable service is the Gomtinagar-Bhagalpur Special (Train No. 05086), which will depart from Gomtinagar on March 7 and reach Bhagalpur the next morning at 10:35 AM.

Additionally, the Gorakhpur-Asansol Special (Train No. 05088) will start from Gorakhpur on March 7 at 8:50 PM and arrive in Asansol the following morning.

Similarly, the Gorakhpur-Howrah Special (Train No. 05090) will depart on March 9 and reach Howrah early the next day, making it easier for travelers heading to Kolkata.

For passengers traveling from Ghazipur City to Sealdah, the Ghazipur City-Sealdah Special (Train No. 05092) will depart on March 6 and reach Sealdah the next morning.

Moreover, the Katihar-Amritsar-Katihar Holi Special (Train No. 05734/05733) will operate four times between March 6 and March 27, departing from Katihar on Thursdays and returning from Amritsar on Sundays.

This train will pass through key stations like Lucknow and Kanpur Central on its way to Amritsar.

The Indian Railways has taken steps to ensure that passengers travel comfortably by introducing these special services.

These trains are designed to cater to the high demand during the festive period, helping people reach their loved ones and celebrate Holi without hassle.

Travelers are encouraged to plan their journeys in advance to avoid overcrowding and to ensure they can make the most of these special services.