{"id":8442,"date":"2025-07-27T12:23:32","date_gmt":"2025-07-27T12:23:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railtravels.org\/?p=8442"},"modified":"2025-07-27T12:23:32","modified_gmt":"2025-07-27T12:23:32","slug":"holi-special-train-ahmedabad-danapur-ahmedabad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/holi-special-train-ahmedabad-danapur-ahmedabad\/","title":{"rendered":"Holi Special Train Ahmedabad-Danapur-Ahmedabad"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Holi Special Train Ahmedabad-Danapur-Ahmedabad<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ahmedabad-Danapur-Ahmedabad<\/strong><\/p>\n

For the convenience of passengers & to clear extra passenger traffic during Holi festival, Railways has decided to run Holi Special Trains between Ahmedabad and Danapur and one from Madgaon to Gorakhpur via Vasai Road.<\/p>\n

According to a press release issued by Shri Sumit Thakur, Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Railway, the details of trains are as under:<\/p>\n

Train No. 09417 \/ Train No. 09418 Ahmedabad \u2013 Danapur Special (2 trips)<\/p>\n

Train No. 09417 Ahmedabad \u2013 Danapur Special will depart from Ahmedabad on Monday, 14th March, 2025 at 09.10 hrs & reach Danapur at 21.30 hrs, the next day. Similarly, Train No. 09418 Danapur \u2013 Ahmedabad Special will depart from Danapur on Tuesday, 15th March, 2025 at 23.45 hrs & will arrive Ahmedabad at 11.20 hrs on Thursday. Enroute this train will halt at Nadiad, Chhayapuri, Ratlam, Kota, Sawai Madhopur, Gangapur City, Hindaun City, Bayana, Bharatpur, Achhnera, Mathura, Kasganj, Farrukhabad, Kanpur Central, Lucknow, Sultanpur, Jaunpur City, Varanasi, Pt Deendayal Upadhyaya Jn, Buxar and Ara stations in both directions. This train comprises of AC 2-Tier, AC 3-Tier, Sleeper Class and General Second Class Coaches<\/p>\n

Besides this, Train No. 22138 \/ 37 Ahmedabad \u2013 Nagpur Prerna Express will now run Tri-Weekly, Ex Ahmedabad on Thursdays, Sundays & Mondays w.e.f. 11th April, 2025 and Ex Nagpur on Wednesdays, Saturdays & Sundays w.e.f. 10th April, 2025, on existing timings & halts.<\/p>\n

The booking of Train No. 09417 & of trips of increased frequency of Train No. 22138 will open on 13th March, 2025 at PRS counters and IRCTC website. The above train will run as Special Train on Special Fare.<\/p>\n

For detailed information regarding timings of halts, passengers may please visit www.enquiry.indianrail.gov.in. Passengers are requested by Western Railway, to adhere to all norms, SOPs related to COVID-19 during boarding, travelling and at the destination.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s the officially documented information about the Holi Special (special fare) reserved train between Ahmedabad and Danapur<\/strong> in March 2025<\/strong>, which is relevant to travel to\/from Danapur:<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\ude82 Ahmedabad \u2013 Danapur \u2013 Ahmedabad Holi Special (2025)<\/h2>\n

\u2705 Train Nos. 09417 \/ 09418<\/strong> \u2014 Weekly Reserved Special (8 Trips, 4 Round\u2011Trips)<\/h3>\n
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  • 09417 (Ahmedabad \u2192 Danapur)<\/strong>\n
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    • Runs every Monday on March 10, 17, 24, and 31, 2025<\/strong><\/li>\n
    • Departs Ahmedabad at 09:10 AM<\/strong>, arriving Danapur at approximately 20:30 hrs the next day<\/strong><\/li>\n
    • Key halts include Nadiad, Chhayapuri, Ratlam, Dakaniya Talav, Gangapur City, Hindaun City, Bharatpur, Mathura, Kasganj, Farrukhabad, Kanpur Central, Fatehpur, Prayagraj Jn, Mirzapur, Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn, Buxar, and Ara.<\/li>\n
    • Coach composition: AC\u2011II, AC\u2011III, Sleeper, and General coaches in a 22\u2011coach rake.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
    • 09418 (Danapur \u2192 Ahmedabad)<\/strong>\n
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      • Runs every Tuesday on March 11, 18, 25, and April 1, 2025<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • Departs Danapur at 23:50 hrs<\/strong>, arriving Ahmedabad around 12:15 PM<\/strong> two days later (i.e. Thursday midday).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        This special service was explicitly launched by Western Railway<\/strong> under special fare scheme to handle the Holi homeward travel rush.<\/p>\n

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        \ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f Summary Table<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
        Train No.<\/strong><\/th>\nDirection<\/strong><\/th>\nDates (2025)<\/strong><\/th>\nDeparture \u2192 Arrival<\/strong><\/th>\nClass Composition<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
        09417<\/strong><\/td>\nAhmedabad \u2192 Danapur<\/td>\nMar 10, 17, 24, 31 (Mon)<\/td>\n09:10 \u2192 ~20:30 (next day)<\/td>\nAC\u2011II, AC\u2011III, Sleeper, General<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        09418<\/strong><\/td>\nDanapur \u2192 Ahmedabad<\/td>\nMar 11, 18, 25, Apr 1 (Tue)<\/td>\n23:50 \u2192 ~12:15 (third day)<\/td>\nSame as above<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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        \u26a0\ufe0f Traveler Notes & Cautions<\/h2>\n
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        • Lowest operational priority<\/strong>: Being special trains (starting with \u201c0\u201d), these are routinely delayed by 6\u201314+ hours<\/strong>.
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          \u201cFestival special train hamesha late hi chalti hai\u2026 my train was 8\u202fhours late.\u201d
          \n\u201cSpecial train starts with 0 and has least priority over any other train.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/li>\n

        • Bookings fill rapidly<\/strong>\u2014sleeper and AC quotas are snapped up quickly, and Tatkal waitlists surge within minutes.<\/li>\n
        • Onboard catering may be minimal or absent<\/strong>\u2014carry essentials when traveling long-distance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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          \u2705 Relevance to Mumbai \u2194 Danapur Route<\/h2>\n

          Although not directly relevant to Bandra Terminus<\/strong>, this Ahmedabad\u2011Danapur special illustrates the pattern of long special\u2011fare connections run during Holi by Western Railway. It demonstrates:<\/p>\n

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          • Weekly one\u2011way runs in both directions over several weeks.<\/li>\n
          • Reserved coaches across multiple classes.<\/li>\n
          • Extensive halts spanning multiple zones.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            If you\u2019re planning to travel between Mumbai and Danapur<\/strong>, similar holiday specials could be announced, likely via Western Railway extensions via Udhna<\/strong> or Ahmedabad\u2014as seen with other Holi specials (like Udhna\u2011Danapur 09053\/09054) in 2025.<\/p>\n

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            \ud83e\udded Looking Ahead to Holi 2026<\/h2>\n
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            • Keep an eye on Western Railway bulletins<\/strong> for announcements about potential Bandra Terminus \/ Udhna \u2192 Danapur specials<\/strong> in Jan\u2013Feb 2026<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
            • For reliable travel planning, consider booking regular reserved express trains<\/strong> like:\n
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              • Western Railway trains via Udhna\/Ahmedabad<\/strong> connecting to Danapur,<\/li>\n
              • Or major zones like Konkan \/ Central Railways<\/strong> offering alternate options.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
              • When booking opens (typically early March), plan quickly\u2014Tatkal quotas get filled in minutes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                If you\u2019d like help with:<\/p>\n

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                • Regular train schedules and seat availability between Mumbai\/Bandra Terminus and Danapur<\/strong>,<\/li>\n
                • Planning alternate routes via Ahmedabad or Indore,<\/li>\n
                • Alerts or monitoring for Holi special announcements in 2026\u2014<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  I\u2019d be glad to assist further!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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