Holi 2026: Indian Railways to run 1,500 special trains for festive rush

• Indian Railways plans 1,410 special trains for Holi 2026, with a target of up to 1,500 if needed, a significant increase from Holi 2025.
• North Central Railway (NCR) alone will operate 204 special train trips (36 trips from 5 pairs of trains) from February 15 to March 31.
• Special trains will connect major cities on high-demand routes like Prayagraj to Lokmanya Tilak Terminus, Subedarganj to Charlapalli, and Jhansi to Pune/Hadapsar.
• Trains will pass through key NCR junctions: Agra, Kanpur, Prayagraj, and Jhansi, prioritizing routes to Western and Southern India.
• Passengers can book tickets via IRCTC website/app and check real-time status on the NTES app; advance booking is advised due to high demand.