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Good news for anyone travelling in and around Maharashtra this season — Central Railway has extended the operational period of 216 special train services, giving passengers on some of the busiest routes a lot more breathing room when it comes to booking confirmed seats.

What's Actually Been Extended

Central Railway announced the extension on its official social media handle, confirming that the move covers 150 daily special trains and 66 weekly special trains. The decision comes in response to con

As Holi 2026 approaches, Indian Railways has announced one of the biggest festive travel expansions of the year. To manage the massive passenger rush, more than 1,400+ Holi special trains are being operated across major railway zones.

Every year, Holi sees heavy travel demand on routes connecting Delhi, Mumbai, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, and other states. Waiting lists increase rapidly, Tatkal bookings fill within minutes, and regular express trains struggle to handle the festi