New Delhi, India — February 19, 2026
The Indian Railways has announced 18 special trains (9 pairs) for the Holi festival season to manage heavy passenger demand across major travel routes. The additional services will operate between February 22 and March 30, 2026, aiming to ease congestion and improve ticket availability during one of the busiest travel periods of the year.
Every year, train waiting lists surge ahead of Holi as millions travel to their hometowns, especially on routes connecting Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Gujarat, Delhi, and Odisha.
🚉 Purpose of Special Trains
Railway officials said the extra trains are intended to:
Reduce festive crowding
Increase confirmed ticket availability
Improve passenger safety and convenience
📅 Full List of Holi Special Trains 2026
1. 08439 / 08440 Puri–Patna Special
Route: Puri – Kharagpur – Asansol – Jhajha – Kiul – Patna
08439: Every Saturday (Feb 28–Mar 28)
08440: Every Sunday (Mar 1–Mar 29)
2. 09031 / 09032 Udhna–Hasanpur Road Special
Route: Udhna – DDU Junction – Patliputra – Hajipur – Muzaffarpur – Samastipur – Hasanpur Road
09031: Every Sunday (Feb 22–Mar 29)
09032: Every Monday (Feb 23–Mar 30)
3. 07005 / 07006 Charlapalli–Raxaul Special
Route: Charlapalli – Ranchi – Bokaro – Dhanbad – Jhajha – Barauni – Samastipur – Darbhanga – Sitamarhi – Raxaul
07005: Feb 23, Feb 28, Mar 1
07006: Feb 26, Mar 3, Mar 4
4. 09451 / 09452 Gandhidham–Bhagalpur Special
Route: Gandhidham – Gorakhpur – Narkatiaganj – Motihari – Muzaffarpur – Barauni – Bhagalpur
09451: Fridays (Mar 6–Mar 27)
09452: Mondays (Mar 9–Mar 30)
5. 03009 / 03010 Dankuni–Anand Vihar Special
Route: Dankuni – Jhajha – Kiul – Nawada – Gaya – DDU – Anand Vihar
03009: Feb 28 & Mar 7
03010: Mar 1 & Mar 8
6. 03435 / 03436 Malda Town–Anand Vihar Special
Route: Malda – Bhagalpur – Kiul – Nawada – Gaya – DDU – Anand Vihar
03435: Mar 2, 9, 16
03436: Mar 3, 10, 17
7. 03131 / 03132 Sealdah–Gorakhpur Special
Route: Sealdah – Kiul – Barauni – Shahpur Patori – Hajipur – Chhapra – Gorakhpur
03131: Feb 26, Mar 2, Mar 5
03132: Feb 27, Mar 3, Mar 6
8. 03525 / 03526 Asansol–Gorakhpur Special
Route: Asansol – Kiul – Barauni – Shahpur Patori – Hajipur – Chhapra – Gorakhpur
03525: Feb 28 & Mar 2
03526: Mar 1 & Mar 3
9. 03527 / 03528 Asansol–Gorakhpur Special
Route: Same as above
03527: Mar 1
03528: Mar 2
📊 Travel Advisory for Passengers
Railway authorities recommend travelers:
Book tickets early due to high seasonal demand
Check official railway portals for real-time updates
Arrive early at stations during festival peak days
