Holi 2026 Travel Update: Big relief to passengers on Holi, Railways will run around 1500 special trains

The festival of Holi is not just a festival of colours, but also of meeting loved ones and sharing happiness. As the month of March approaches, the biggest worry faced by millions of people working in metros is-Will I be able to get a confirmed train ticket to go home?

Understanding this problem of passengers Indian Railways has announced the biggest travel plan ever for Holi 2026. This time railways across the country About 1,410 to 1,500 special trains It is going to be run so that the passengers do not face any kind of problem during the festival.

The biggest Holi train operation ever

According to railway officials, this number is the highest compared to all previous years. Last year during Holi around 1,144 special trains Were driven. But this time, in view of the huge increase in the number of passengers, Railways has significantly increased the capacity.

These special trains are being run on those routes where maximum crowd is seen every year.

Special focus on UP-Bihar routes

Most passengers during Holi Uttar Pradesh and Bihar Let’s travel towards. for this reason East Central Railway (ECR) is at the forefront, which is almost 285 special trains Is operating.

From big cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Surat, Ahmedabad and Pune. Patna, Gaya, Muzaffarpur, Gorakhpur and Varanasi Direct trains are being run for.

Number of trains as per zone

Railways has made a zone-wise plan to handle the crowd better:

• Western Railway: 231 trains
• Central Railway: 209 trains
• South Central Railway: 160 trains
• Northern Railway: 108 trains

Apart from this, North Western, North Central and South Eastern Railways are also running many additional trains.

Special arrangements for passengers at stations

Railways not only increased the number of trains, but also Facilities at stations have also been strengthened. Additional security forces, better crowd management and additional staff will be deployed at major stations like New Delhi, Anand Vihar, Mumbai Central and Patna Junction.

for travelers Drinking water, waiting hall, additional ticket counter and help desk Facilities like this are also being improved.

How to book tickets for special trains?

For passenger ticket booking:

• IRCTC website
• IRCTC mobile app
• Railway Reservation Counter

Can use. Railways advises that Book tickets in advance to avoid last minute rush।

conclusion

This step of Indian Railways for Holi 2026 has brought great relief to lakhs of passengers. close to Operation of 1500 special trains This will not only reduce the waiting list, but will also make the journey more safe and comfortable.

Now pack your bags without any worries and start preparing to celebrate this Holi with your loved ones.