Indian Railways to run 1,244 holi special trains to manage festive rush

February 26, 2026 9:47 AM

Indian Railways to run 1,244 holi special trains to manage festive rush

Indian Railways on Wednesday announced the operation of 1,244 Holi Special train trips across various railway zones to ensure smooth, safe and comfortable travel during the upcoming Holi festival. The special services will run during the peak festive period from February 25 to March 18, 2026, with the number of trips likely to go up to 1,500 depending on passenger demand. According to the Railways, the additional services have been planned to manage the expected surge in passenger traffic and t...

Indian Railways runs 6,181 special trains to manage post-Chhath rush

October 24, 2025 9:13 PM

Indian Railways runs 6,181 special trains to manage post-Chhath rush

Indian Railways has notified 6,181 special trains to facilitate the return journey of passengers after the Chhath Puja festivities. The winter festival rush timetable follows the earlier-run 900 special train services scheduled over the next three days to meet increased demand. To ease passenger congestion, over 30 stations across Bihar and Uttar Pradesh have been equipped with weather-proof holding areas, additional coaches attached to existing services, and enhancements in passenger amenities...