Indian Railways: The Indian Railways has introduced three special trains for the Holi festival. These include the Coimbatore-Bhagat ki Kothi special train (06181/06182), the Lalkuan-Rajkot-Lalkuan special train (05045/05046), and the Tanakpur-Daurai-Tanakpur special train (05097/05098). Passengers can book train tickets for these special trains to celebrate Holi with their family and friends.
Time Table for Holi Special Trains
Below is a time table for Holi special trains.
Lal Kuan-Rajkot Train
This special train (train number 05045) will depart from Lal Kuan at 01:10 PM on March 24 and 31, reaching Rajkot at 06:10 PM on Mondays. On its return journey, the Rajkot-Lal Kuan special train (train number 05046) will depart from Rajkot at 10:30 PM every Monday on March 25 and April 1 (02 trips), and at 04:05 PM on Wednesdays.
Coimbatore-Bhagat Ki Kothi Train
The train number 06181 is scheduled for four trips departing from Coimbatore on March 14, March 21, March 28, and April 4. The train will depart on Thursday at 02:30 PM and is expected to arrive at Bhagat Ki Kothi at 11:30 AM on Saturday. Conversely, train number 06182 will have four trips departing from Bhagat Ki Kothi on March 17, March 24, March 31, and April 7. The train will leave Bhagat Ki Kothi at 07:30 PM on Sunday and is scheduled to arrive at Coimbatore at 09:30 AM on Tuesday.
Tanakpur-Daurai-Tanakpur Train
This Holi special train 05097/05098 will depart from Tanakpur on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday between March 22 and March 29. Train number 05097, the Tanakpur-Daurai train, will leave Tanakpur at 06:25 PM and is scheduled to arrive at Daurai the following day at 01:40 PM. In return, train number 05098 will depart from Daurai on Saturday, Tuesday, and Thursday from March 23 to March 30. The train will depart from Daurai at 04:05 PM and is expected to reach Tanakpur at 09:35 AM.
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Conclusion
The introduction of three special trains by Indian Railways for the Holi festival showcases the commitment of the railway authorities to facilitate travel during festive seasons. These special trains, including the Coimbatore-Bhagat ki Kothi, Lalkuan-Rajkot-Lalkuan, and Tanakpur-Daurai-Tanakpur routes, aim to provide convenient and comfortable journeys for passengers celebrating Holi across different parts of the country. So, what are you waiting for? Book your train tickets for Coimbatore-Bhagat ki Kothi, Lalkuan-Rajkot and Tanakpur-Daurai through redBus now!