Holi Travel Boost: Indian Railways to Run 1409 Special Trains, Easing Rush

• Indian Railways announces 1409 special trains for Holi, a significant increase from last year's 1144.
• Aims to alleviate heavy rush, long waiting lists, and difficulty in getting confirmed tickets during the festive season.
• East Central Railway (ECR) to operate 285 special trains, benefiting passengers from Bihar and Eastern UP.
• Western Railway leads with 231 special trains, followed by Central Railway (209) and South Central Railway (160).
• Trains will connect major cities like Patna, Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru, Howrah, and various UP cities.