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
