To manage the expected surge in passenger traffic during the Holi festival, Eastern Railway is introducing an additional Holi Special train service between Malda Town and New Delhi. They are also extending the services of two existing Holi Special trains. This will offer more convenient travel options for passengers traveling...
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between Malda Town and Anand Vihar, as well as between Bhagalpur and New Delhi. The new train, 03413 Malda Town-New Delhi Holi Special, will depart Malda Town at 7:10 AM on March 31, April 4, and April 7, reaching New Delhi at 7:30 AM the next day. The return train, 03414 New Delhi-Malda Town Holi Special, will depart New Delhi at 10:30 AM on April 1, April 5, and April 8, arriving at Malda Town at 7:55 AM the next day. The train will make stops at New Farakka, Barharwa, Sahibganj, Kahalgaon, Bhagalpur, Sultan Ganj, Bariarpur, Jamalpur, Dharhara, Abhaypur, and Kajra stations in the Eastern Railway jurisdiction. The train will offer General Second Class, Sleeper Class, and AC accommodation. The two existing Holi Special trains that will continue service are: 03435 Malda Town-Anand Vihar Holi Special, departing on April 8th, and 03436 Anand Vihar-Malda Town Holi Special, departing on April 9th. Additionally, 03483 Bhagalpur-New Delhi Holi Special will run on April 2 and 6, and 03484 New Delhi-Bhagalpur Holi Special will run on April 3 and 7. These additional trains are expected to provide an extra 13,460 berths, easing the pressure on passenger capacity during Holi. Bookings for the new trains are available through PRS and internet channels.