In anticipation of the surge in passenger numbers during Holi 2024, the Indian Railways is set to operate approximately 540 additional train services. These services will connect major cities such as Mumbai, Patna, Gaya, Katra, Varanasi, Saharanpur, Prayagraj, Pune, and Ambala, with extra departures from New Delhi.
Key Routes Covered by Holi Special Trains
- Delhi-Patna
- Delhi-Bhagalpur
- Delhi-Muzaffarpur
- Delhi-Saharsa
- Gorakhpur-Mumbai
- Kolkata-Puri
- Guwahati-Ranchi
- New Delhi-Sri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra
- Jaipur-Bandra Terminus
- Pune-Danapur
- Durg-Patna
- Barauni-Surat
Highlights of Holi 2024 Special Trains
New Delhi – Shaheed Captain Tushar Mahajan Express (04033)
- Services on March 22nd and 29th.
Martyr Captain Tushar Mahajan – New Delhi Express (04034)
- Services on March 23rd and 30th.
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra – New Delhi (04075)
- Services on March 24th and 31st.
New Delhi – Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Reserved Express (04076)
- Services on March 25th and April 1st.
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra – Varanasi (01654)
- Services on March 24th and 31st.
Varanasi – Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Express (01653)
- Services on March 26th and April 2nd.
Martyr Captain Tushar Mahajan – Subedarganj Special (04141)
- Services on March 25th and April 1st.
Subedarganj – Shaheed Captain Tushar Mahajan Special (04142)
- Services on March 26th and April 2nd.
Amritsar – Gorakhpur Express (05005)
- Services on March 20th and 27th.
Gorakhpur – Amritsar Express (05006)
- Services on March 21st and 28th.
Amritsar – Chhapra Express (05049)
- Services on March 22nd and 29th.
Chapra – Amritsar Express (05050)
- Services on March 23rd and 30th.
Additional Trains for Holi 2024
- Weekly specials from Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT) Mumbai to various destinations.
- Weekly superfast specials from Pune to multiple destinations.
- Special services from New Delhi to Udhampur and Varanasi.
- Trains running twice a week from New Delhi to Vaishno Devi and back.
- Special services from Delhi to Varanasi and Katra to Varanasi.
- A special train from Howrah to Banaras on March 23rd.
Passengers can conveniently book their tickets either from reservation counters at railway stations or through the official website of IRCTC. Enhanced safety measures, including additional RPF forces stationed at key stations, ensure a smooth and secure travel experience for all passengers.
