Indian Railways to celebrate Holi in full fervor! Notifies 540 additional train services to connect major destinations during festival

Indian Railways has initiated 540 additional train services in order to make the travel for rail passengers more convenient and seamless during the festival season. To accommodate the surge in passenger traffic, railways have strategically planned to connect major destinations across the country.

According to a statement by the Ministry of Railways, various railway zones have been allocated numerous train services to manage the festive rush effectively. This includes routes like 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 etc.

Holi special trains from various railway zones

Central Railway is operating 88 train services, East Central Railway 79, and Northern Railway 93, among others. Additional services are being provided by zones such as Eastern Railway, North Eastern Railway, Western Railway, and Southern Railway, among others. Refer to the below table for complete list – 

Crowd management at major stations

To maintain orderliness and ensure smooth operations, crowd-control measures have been implemented at terminus stations. Railway Protection Force (RPF) staff are supervising queues for the orderly entry of passengers into unreserved coaches. 

Furthermore, additional RPF personnel have been deployed at major stations to enhance passenger security, with officers stationed on emergency duty to address any operational disruptions promptly.

Efforts are also underway to provide timely announcements of train arrivals and departures, along with platform numbers, to facilitate seamless travel experiences for passengers. These measures aim to ensure that rail travel remains safe, efficient, and convenient for everyone during the festive period.