Holi 2025: Special Trains via Katni to Ease Travel Rush

West Central Railway has decided to run several special trains during Holi 2025 in anticipation of increased passenger traffic. These special trains will stop at various stations and pass through Katni.

Special trains for Holi 2025: Passengers planning to travel to be with their families and loved ones during the Holi festival have reason to rejoice. West Central Railway has decided to operate several special trains in view of the increasing crowds on trains during Holi. These special trains will benefit passengers from Katni and the entire region, enabling them to reach their destinations without any hassle.

Decision taken due to increasing crowds

Every year, trains witness massive crowds during Holi, making travel difficult. Ticket availability also becomes limited, causing inconvenience to passengers. Keeping this problem in mind, the railway has decided to run additional trains on major routes. According to railway officials, these special trains will pass through Katni, stopping at various stations. Passengers should plan their journey in advance to take full advantage of these trains. The timetable and booking information for all trains are available on the railway’s official website and at the respective stations.

These special trains will pass through Katni; see the full schedule

The list of special trains released by the railway includes several important trains that will facilitate passenger travel. Here is complete information about the trains passing through Katni:

1. Hubli-Muzaffarpur Express Special (07315/07316)

07315 Hubli-Muzaffarpur Special

• Itarsi: 18:25 on 11 March
• Jabalpur: 21:40 on 11 March
• Katni: 23:05 on 11 March
• Satna: 00:25 on 12 March
• Destination (Muzaffarpur): 12:30 on 12 March
• 07316 Muzaffarpur-Hubli Special
• Muzaffarpur: 14:15 on 15 March
• Satna: 01:45 on 16 March
• Katni: 03:25 on 16 March
• Jabalpur: 05:05 on 16 March
• Itarsi: 09:10 on 16 March
• Destination (Hubli): 10:30 on 17 March

This train will also stop at Dharwad, Belgaum, Sangli, Pune, Ahmednagar, Manmad, Bhusawal, Khandwa, Prayagraj Chheoki, Buxar, Ara, Danapur, Patna and Hajipur stations.

2. Chirala-Gorakhpur Special (07715/07716)

07715 Chirala-Gorakhpur Special

• Chirala: 14:00 on 10 March
• Rani Kamlapati: 09:00 on 11 March
• Bina: 11:25 on 11 March
• Gorakhpur: 05:00 on 12 March

07716 Gorakhpur-Chirala Special

• Gorakhpur: 08:00 on 12 March
• Bina: 23:35 on 12 March
• Rani Kamlapati: 01:50 on 13 March
• Chirala: 23:30 on 13 March

This train will stop at important stations like Kazipet, Balharshah, Nagpur, Jhansi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Barabanki, Gonda and Basti.

3. Chirala-Muzaffarpur Special (07711/07712)

07711 Chirala-Muzaffarpur Special

• Chirala: 15:10 on 10, 15 & 20 March
• Itarsi: 06:05 on 11 March
• Pipariya: 07:20 on 11 March
• Madan Mahal (Jabalpur): 09:50 on 11 March
• Katni: 11:20 on 11 March
• Satna: 13:00 on 11 March
• Muzaffarpur: 02:00 on 12 March
• 07712 Muzaffarpur-Chirala Special
• Muzaffarpur: 04:15 on 12, 17 & 22 March
• Satna: 18:05 on 13 March
• Katni: 19:25 on 13 March
• Madan Mahal: 21:05 on 13 March
• Itarsi: 02:30 on 14 March
• Chirala: 18:00 on 14 March

4. Pune-Danapur Holi Special (01481/01482) – will run in 3 trips. 01481 Pune-Danapur Special

• Pune: 19:55 on 10, 14 & 17 March
• Itarsi: 11:15 on 11 March
• Katni: 16:55 on 11 March
• Satna: 18:50 on 11 March
• Danapur: 05:00 on 12 March
• 01482 Danapur-Pune Special
• Danapur: 06:45 on 12, 16 & 20 March
• Satna: 18:50 on 12 March
• Katni: 19:25 on 12 March
• Pune: 17:35 on 13 March

This train will also stop at Ahmednagar, Jalgaon, Bhusawal, Prayagraj Chheoki, Pt. Deendayal Upadhyaya Junction, Buxar and Ara stations.

Important information for passengers

• AC, sleeper and general coaches are available in these special trains.
• High demand for tickets is expected, so book your tickets as early as possible.
• Confirm the timetable by visiting the railway’s official website or the station before your journey.