Say goodbye to Holi travel nightmares! Indian Railways has unveiled plans for 1410 special trains to handle the 2026 festival surge, with 285 operated by East Central Railway for high-demand Bihar-UP corridors from March 1-22.
Anticipating massive crowds, this expansion provides breathing room on popular routes, ensuring more seats for those rushing back to native villages.
Breaking down the majors: Kota’s Sogaria to Danapur (09821/09822) offers late-night departures and overnight arrivals, ideal for weekend warriors. Bhopal-Danapur (01667/01668) slots in afternoon starts and morning ends, perfect for mid-week hops.
Adventurous long-distance options include Rani Kamalapati to Agartala (01665/01666), weekly Thursday-Sunday rhythm connecting heartland to Tripura. Even farther, Hapa to Naharlagun (09525/09526) Wednesdays and Saturdays unite West and Northeast via Bihar’s rail arteries.
Every train weaves through critical nodes like Prayagraj, DD Upadhyaya, and Hajipur, optimizing for efficiency. For seamless planning, dial 139 or tap into NTES—stay updated on any tweaks.
This boon hits hardest for outbound migrants from metros to stations like Danapur and Patliputra. As gujiyas bake and thandai flows, Railways ensures the journey home is as joyful as the destination, transforming potential frustration into festive anticipation.