Holi 2026 Special trains: The Central Railway (CR) has announced a total of 186 special train services to manage the rising travel demand during Holi festival. The ticket bookings will open on February 18.
Published: February 17, 2026 4:10 PM IST
Holi Special Trains: The Central Railways has announced a total of 186 special trains in order to manage the increased passenger rush during the Holi festival, one of the major festivals of India. Passengers will be able to book tickets for these special trains from February 18 online and at all computerised reservation centres. Giving details, Chief Public Relations Officer of Central Railway, Dr Swapnil Nila, stated, “Bookings for journeys beyond the ARP shall open on the corresponding subsequent ARP dates as applicable. Bookings for unreserved coaches with normal charges can be done through the UTS system. Passengers can also download the RailOne app for booking tickets.”
Holi Special Trains 2026: Check Routes
The Central Railways stated that special train services will run between major stations such as – Sawantwadi Road, Banaras, Gorakhpur, Samastipur, Mumbai – Nagpur, Danapur, Hazrat Nizamuddin, Danapur and Pune – Nagpur, to clear the extra rush of passengers. This includes 94 Holi Special Trains and 92 Special Trains, the zonal railway said.
CSMT–Nagpur–CSMT Bi-Weekly Special Trains
| Train No. | Route | Departure Time & Days | Arrival Time | Period of Operation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02141 | CSMT → Nagpur | Every Sunday & Tuesday at 00:20 hrs | 15:10 hrs (same day) | 22.02.2026 to 08.03.2026 |
| 02142 | Nagpur → CSMT | Every Sunday & Tuesday at 20:00 hrs | 13:30 hrs (next day) | 22.02.2026 to 08.03.2026 |
Type of Services
| Category | Dates | Number of Services |
|---|---|---|
| Special Trains | 22.02.2026 & 24.02.2026 | 4 Services |
| Holi Special Trains | 01.03.2026, 03.03.2026 & 08.03.2026 | 6 Services |
Train Composition
| Coach Type | Number of Coaches |
|---|---|
| AC 2 Tier | 1 |
| AC 3 Tier | 6 |
| Sleeper Class | 9 |
| General Second Class | 4 |
| General Second Class cum Guard’s Brake Van | 2 |
Halts
Dadar, Thane, Kalyan, Nashik Road, Manmad, Jalgaon, Bhusaval, Malkapur, Shegaon, Akola, Murtizapur, Badnera, Dhamangaon, Wardha
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