Indian Railways has made elaborate arrangements to facilitate smooth, safe and comfortable travel for passengers during the upcoming Holi festival. To manage the anticipated surge in passenger traffic, Railways has decided to operate one thousand and 244 Holi Special train trips across various Railway Zones till 18th of next month. Ministry of Railways said that the number can go up if more demand is observed. These special services will connect major cities, state capitals and important regional centres across the country, ensuring confirmed accommodation and reducing congestion on regular trains. East Central Railway will operate the highest number of 50 Holi Specials with 275 Train Trips while Northern Railway will run 48 Holi Special Train Services with 204 trips and Central Railway will operate 20 Holi Special Train Services with 129 trips.
The Ministry added that Western Railway has introduced 32 Holi Special Train Services with will undertake 120 trips while South Eastern Railway has deployed 28 Holi Special Train Services with 107 trips. With these extensive arrangements across zones, Indian Railways is ensuring enhanced connectivity, adequate accommodation and a smooth, safe and comfortable travel experience for passengers during Holi 2026.
The Ministry said that the large-scale operation of special services reflects Indian Railways’ proactive planning to manage festive rush efficiently and minimize inconvenience to regular commuters. By strengthening connectivity between major cities, state capitals and regional centres, these measures are set to ease congestion and facilitate timely travel for lakhs of passengers celebrating the festival across the country.
