204 Special Train Trips For Holi Announced By North Central Railway | Check Routes

To deal with heavy passenger rush likely during Holi festival, the North Central Railway (NCR) has released a comprehensive plan to ensure smooth travel across key corridors.

According to the zonal railway, 204 trips of special trains have been notified.

The statement issued by the NCR, stated it will have primary ownership of five pairs of special trains, totalling 10 trains and 36 trips.

“These trains will originate from key stations from NCR to accommodate travelers heading towards Mumbai, Pune, and South India. These services are scheduled to operate as per respective time tables from February 15, 2026, to March 31, 2026, facilitating travel during the peak festive period,” it said.

The five pairs of originating trains are:

• Train number 04101/04102: Prayagraj – Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT)
• Train number 04121/04122: Subedarganj – Charlapalli
• Train number 01922/01921: VGL Jhansi – Pune
• Train number 01924/01923: VGL Jhansi – Hadapsar
• Train number 04151/04152: Kanpur Central – Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT)

The 204 trips of special

trains will pass through the NCR network, covering various stations including important stations like Agra, Kanpur, Prayagraj, and Jhansi, among others.

The NCR said that the ticket booking for these “Festival Specials” will begin soon.

“Passengers can check specific train numbers, timings, and availability on the IRCTC website or the NTES app. These are the trains notified till date and the services of more special trains will be notified as per the requirement and increase in rush,” it said, adding that passengers should book early to secure confirmed berths.