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Holi Special Trains 2025: Holi is one of India’s most widely celebrated festivals, bringing together family and friends. Every year, rail travel demand skyrockets, resulting in extensive waiting lines and difficulties obtaining tickets.
With Holi just around the corner, South Central Railway (SCR) has taken preemptive measures to handle the increase in passengers and make travel easier during Holi by announcing planned Holi Special Trains linking major cities across India.
The 14 special trains will run on several occasions in March 2025, covering routes from Charlapalli, Shalimar, Santragachi, Jalna, and Patna and will consist of 2AC, 3AC, Sleeper Class, and Second General Class coaches, according to the recent announcement by SCR.
Enlisted below is the table of Holi special trains 2025 with the mentioned departure and arrival timings and journey dates:
| Train Number | Route | Journey Dates | Departure | Arrival |
| 7703 | Charlapalli – Shalimar | 09.03.25 (Sun), 16.03.25 (Sun) | 7:45 PM | 02:00 (2nd day) |
| 7704 | Shalimar – Charlapalli | 11.03.25 (Mon), 18.03.25 (Mon) | 5:00 AM | 14:50 (next day) |
| 7705 | Charlapalli – Santragachi | 07.03.25 (Fri), 14.03.25 (Fri) | 7:15 AM | 10:30 (next day) |
| 7706 | Santragachi – Charlapalli | 08.03.25 (Sat), 15.03.25 (Sat) | 12:35 PM | 16:40 (next day) |
| 7611 | Jalna – Patna | 06.03.25 (Thu), 13.03.25 (Thu) | 10:00 PM | 09:45 (2nd day) |
| 7612 | Patna – Jalna | 08.03.25 (Sat), 12.03.25 (Tue), 17.03.25 (Sun) | 3:45 PM | 02:35 (2nd day) |
Source: South Central Railway
Key Routes for Train No.07703/07704: Charlapalli – Shalimar – Charlapalli special trains (04 services):
En route, the trains will stop at stations in both directions mentioned below:
Nalgonda, Miryalaguda, Nadikude, Sattenapalle, Guntur, Vijayawada, Eluru, Tadepalligudem, Rajahmundry, Samalkot, Anakapalli, Duvvada, Kottavalasa, Vizianagaram, Srikakulam Rd, Palasa, Berhampur, Balugaon, Khurda Rd, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Jajpur K Road, Bhadrakh, Balasore, Jaleshwar, Khargpur, and Santragachi.
Key Routes for Train No.07705/07706 Charlapalli – Santragachi – Charlapalli special trains (04 services):
En route, the trains will stop at stations in both directions mentioned below:
Nalgonda, Miryalaguda, Nadikude, Sattenapalle, Guntur, Vijayawada, Eluru, Tadepalligudem, Rajahmundry, Samalkot, Anakapalli, Duvvada, Kottavalasa, Vizianagaram, Srikakulam Rd, Palasa, Berhampur, Khurda Rd, Bhubaneswar, Jajpur K Road, Bhadrakh, Jaleshwar, and Khargpur.
Key Routes for Train No.07611/07612 Jalna – Patna – Jalna special trains (06 services):
En route, the trains will stop at stations in both directions mentioned below:
Partur, Selu, Manwat Rd, Parbhani, Purna, Basmat, Hingoli, Washim, Akola, Shegaon, Malkapur, Burhanpur, Khandwa, Itarsi, Pipariya, Narsinghpur, Madan Mahal, Katni, Maihar, Satna, Manikpur, Prayagraj Chheoki, Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya, Buxar, Ara, and Danapur.
Please note: It’s advisable for passengers planning to travel during Holi to buy their tickets as soon as possible using IRCTC’s official website, railway counters, or licensed booking agents to prevent last-minute complications.
