{"id":8482,"date":"2025-07-27T12:38:42","date_gmt":"2025-07-27T12:38:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railtravels.org\/?p=8482"},"modified":"2025-07-27T12:38:42","modified_gmt":"2025-07-27T12:38:42","slug":"holi-special-train-anand-vihar-terminal-muzaffarpur-anand-vihar-terminal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/holi-special-train-anand-vihar-terminal-muzaffarpur-anand-vihar-terminal\/","title":{"rendered":"Holi Special Train Anand Vihar Terminal-Muzaffarpur-Anand Vihar Terminal"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Holi Special Train Anand Vihar Terminal-Muzaffarpur-Anand Vihar Terminal<\/strong><\/p>\n

New Delhi-Muzaffarpur-New Delhi<\/strong><\/p>\n

Train No. 04048 \/ 04047 New Delhi-Barauni-New Delhi (Reserved Superfast) Festival Special Express<\/p>\n

Train No. 04048 Anand Vihar Terminal-Muzaffarpur, Departs from Anand Vihar Terminal 23.00 and Arrival at Muzaffarpur 21.15<\/p>\n

Train No. 04047 Muzaffarpur-Anand Vihar Terminal, Departure from Muzaffarpur 23.00 and Arrival at Anand Vihar Terminal 23.30<\/p>\n

Train No. 04048, Ex Anand Vihar Terminal on Date 12-03-2025 to 19-03-2025 (Every Wed and Sat)<\/p>\n

Train No. 04047, Ex Muzaffarpur on Date 13-03-2025 to 20-03-2025 (Every Sun and Thur)<\/p>\n

NOTE:<\/strong>\u2013 Train time-table related information of above trains can be obtained from Helpline No. 139 or Rail Madad Mobile App or website railmadad.indianrailways.gov.in<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s the confirmed info on the Anand Vihar Terminal \u2194 Muzaffarpur<\/strong> pair of Holi\/AC \u201cFestival Special\u201d trains that ran in March\u2013April 2025<\/strong>\u2014a dedicated service to ease travel to Bihar during the Holi period. Though not technically labeled “Delhi\u2192Patna”, the route passes via Barauni \/ Hajipur and serves Muzaffarpur\u2014useful for travelers headed toward Patna\/Bihar.<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\ude86 Anand Vihar Terminal \u2194 Muzaffarpur Holi\/Festival Specials<\/h2>\n

\ud83d\udfe3 Train No. 04018 \u2013 ANVT \u2192 Muzaffarpur (Holi Special)<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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  • Ran on 13 & 20 March 2025<\/strong>, departing Anand Vihar at 09:00 hrs<\/strong>, arriving Muzaffarpur Junction around 06:00 hrs<\/strong> following morning.
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  • Covers ~1,028\u202fkm with ~11 scheduled halts via Prayagraj, Gorakhpur, and Motihari.
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    \ud83d\udfe3 Train No. 04017 \u2013 Muzaffarpur \u2192 Anand Vihar (Holi Special Return)<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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    • Operated on 14 & 21 March 2025<\/strong>, departing Muzaffarpur at ~07:30 hrs<\/strong>, arriving Anand Vihar by ~06:00 hrs<\/strong> next day.
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      \ud83d\udfe3 Trains No. 05283 \/ 05284 \u2013 Sapt Kranti Clone Special (AC clone)<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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      • Operated from 7 March to 28 March 2025<\/strong>, o\u00adnce a week:\n
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        • 05283<\/strong> runs Muzaffarpur \u2192 Anand Vihar<\/strong> every Friday (13:30 dep)<\/strong><\/li>\n
        • 05284<\/strong> returns Anand Vihar \u2192 Muzaffarpur<\/strong> every Saturday (07:00 dep)<\/strong>
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          \ud83d\udccb Overview Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
          Train No.<\/th>\nDirection<\/th>\nDates<\/th>\nDeparts (Origin)<\/th>\nArrives (Destination)<\/th>\nDuration<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
          04018<\/strong><\/td>\nAnand Vihar (Delhi) \u2192 Muzaffarpur<\/td>\n13 & 20 Mar 2025<\/td>\n09:00 (ANVT)<\/td>\n~06:00 (+1)<\/td>\n~21h<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          04017<\/strong><\/td>\nMuzaffarpur \u2192 Anand Vihar<\/td>\n14 & 21 Mar 2025<\/td>\n~07:30 (MFP)<\/td>\n~06:00 (+1)<\/td>\n~22h<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          05283<\/strong><\/td>\nMuzaffarpur \u2192 Anand Vihar (Clone AC)<\/td>\nEvery Friday, 7\u201328 Mar<\/td>\n~13:30 (MFP)<\/td>\n~05:00 (+1)<\/td>\n~19h 30m<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          05284<\/strong><\/td>\nAnand Vihar \u2192 Muzaffarpur (Clone AC)<\/td>\nEvery Saturday, 8\u201329 Mar<\/td>\n~07:00 (ANVT)<\/td>\n~04:50 (+1)<\/td>\n~21h 50m<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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          • These trains are designated special fare AC trains<\/strong>\u2014some include AC-only configuration (Clone Specials<\/strong>), while others include sleeper as well.<\/li>\n
          • No pantry cars available; passengers should rely on e\u2011catering or carry own provisions<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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            \u26a0\ufe0f Traveler Alerts & Reviews<\/h2>\n
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            • Special trains run at low operational priority<\/strong>, making delays of 6\u201312+ hours<\/strong> quite common.
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              \u201cSpecial trains… they have least priority… expect long delays.\u201d
              \n\u201cFestival special train\u2026 journey extended from 14 to 20 hours\u2026 passengers suffered.\u201d
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            • Passenger reports mention poor service quality, cancellations, and delays.
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              \u2705 Alternatives for Delhi \u2194 Patna \/ Delhi \u2194 Muzaffarpur Travelers<\/h2>\n
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              • Regular Superfast trains<\/strong> such as:\n
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                • Sapt Kranti Express (12557\/12558)<\/strong> \u2014 Daily service, about 19h 15m between ANVT and Muzaffarpur with AC, Sleeper, and pantry.
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                • Garib Rath Express (12212\/12211)<\/strong> \u2014 Weekly AC\u20113 Economy train with onboard catering.
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                • Poorbiya Express (15279\/80)<\/strong> and Satyagrah Express (15273\/74)<\/strong> \u2014 connect Bihar\u2019s eastern districts via ANVT.
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                  \ud83e\udded Recommended Strategy<\/h2>\n
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                  • Use 04018\/17<\/strong> only if you must travel exactly on those Holi-special dates and regular trains are fully booked.<\/li>\n
                  • Prefer regular trains like Sapt Kranti or Garib Rath<\/strong> for better comfort, fixed schedule, higher priority, and onboard services.<\/li>\n
                  • If booking a special train:\n
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                    • Monitor the NTES or IRCTC Live Status<\/strong> for delays.<\/li>\n
                    • Book as early as possible<\/strong> to secure reservation in AC\/sleeper classes.<\/li>\n
                    • Pack food and water<\/strong>\u2014pantry may not be available.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                      Would you like:<\/p>\n

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                      • A station-by-station timetable<\/strong> for these special trains?<\/li>\n
                      • Fare breakdown<\/strong> between AC, 3A, Sleeper, etc.?<\/li>\n
                      • Assistance with seat availability or PNR status<\/strong> for those dates?<\/li>\n
                      • A comparison of fares and schedules vs. regular trains?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                        Let me know\u2014happy to help plan your journey efficiently!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

                        Holi Special Train Anand Vihar Terminal-Muzaffarpur-Anand Vihar Terminal New Delhi-Muzaffarpur-New Delhi Train No. 04048 \/ 04047 New Delhi-Barauni-New Delhi (Reserved Superfast) Festival Special Express Train No. 04048 Anand Vihar Terminal-Muzaffarpur, Departs from Anand Vihar Terminal 23.00 and Arrival at Muzaffarpur 21.15 Train No. 04047 Muzaffarpur-Anand Vihar Terminal, Departure from Muzaffarpur 23.00 and Arrival at Anand […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":102,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[60,30,19],"tags":[59,29,61,20],"class_list":["post-8482","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-holi-special-trains","category-northern-railway","category-special-trains","tag-holi-special-trains","tag-northern-railway","tag-running-holi-special-trains","tag-special-trains"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8482","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/102"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8482"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8482\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8482"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8482"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8482"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}