Indian Railways Announces Special Trains for Holi: Vande Bharat Express and More to Enhance Travel from Delhi to Bihar.
Holistic Preparations for Holi Festival
The festival of Holi is approaching, and Indian Railways is gearing up to accommodate the increased travel demand. Special train services, including the Vande Bharat Express, will be operational to facilitate travel from Delhi to various cities in Bihar. The Vande Bharat Express will commence regular services from March 8, 2025, while other special trains will start running from March 7, 2025. These trains are designed to connect major cities across Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, ensuring a smooth journey for passengers during the festive season.
Train Schedules and Routes
Several special trains have been scheduled to operate during this festive period. The New Delhi-Patna Vande Bharat Special (Train number 02436) will run from March 8 to March 20, 2025, departing from New Delhi at 22:30 and arriving in Patna the same day. In return, Train number 02435 will operate from March 9 to March 21, departing Patna at 05:30 and arriving in New Delhi at 20:10. Additionally, the Delhi-Patna Superfast Festival Special (Train number 04062) will run daily from March 7 to March 17, departing Delhi at 23:55 and reaching Patna at 16:40 the following day, with return services scheduled similarly.
Other Festival Specials and Their Details
Additional festival special trains include the New Delhi-Bhagalpur Festival Special (Train number 04068), which will run on select dates in March, and the Anand Vihar-Rajgir Superfast Festival Special (Train number 04070), with services on March 7, 11, 14, and 18, 2025. The New Delhi-Gaya Superfast Festival Special (Train number 04064) will also operate on March 10, 13, and 17, and the Anand Vihar-Muzaffarpur Festival Specials (Train numbers 04018 and 04030) will run on various dates throughout the month. Each train has specific departure and arrival times to ensure connectivity and convenience for travelers heading to their festive celebrations.
Important Information Organised For You.
| Train Name | Train Number | Route | Departure Date | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Return Departure Time | Return Arrival Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vande Bharat Express | 02436 | New Delhi-Patna | March 8, 2025 | 22:30 | Same Day | 02435 | March 9, 2025, 05:30 |
| Delhi-Patna Superfast Festival Special | 04062 | Delhi-Patna | March 7-17, 2025 | 23:55 | 16:40 (Next Day) | 04061 | March 7-18, 2025, 17:50 |
| New Delhi-Bhagalpur Festival Special | 04068 | New Delhi-Bhagalpur | March 9, 12, 16, 19, 2025 | 14:00 | 13:30 (Next Day) | 04067 | March 10, 13, 17, 20, 2025, 14:30 |
| Anand Vihar-Rajgir Superfast Festival Special | 04070 | Anand Vihar-Rajgir | March 7, 11, 14, 18, 2025 | 00:20 | 19:50 | 04069 | March 7, 11, 14, 18, 2025, 23:30 |
| New Delhi-Gaya Superfast Festival Special | 04064 | New Delhi-Gaya | March 10, 13, 17, 2025 | 09:30 | 13:50 (Next Day) | 04063 | March 7, 11, 14, 18, 2025, 06:40 |
| Anand Vihar-Muzaffarpur Festival Special | 04018 | Anand Vihar-Muzaffarpur | March 13, 20, 2025 | Not Specified | 18:00 (Next Day) | 04017 | March 7, 14, 21, 2025, 07:30 |
| Anand Vihar-Muzaffarpur Festival Special | 04030 | Anand Vihar-Muzaffarpur | March 8, 11, 15, 18, 2025 | 09:00 | 18:00 (Next Day) | 04029 | March 9, 12, 16, 19, 2025, 07:30 |
| New Delhi-Saharsa Festival Special | 04066 | New Delhi-Saharsa | March 10, 13, 17, 2025 | 21:35 | 22:00 (Next Day) | 04065 | March 7, 11, 14, 18, 2025, 23:30 |