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This article talks about the train situation ahead of Holi 2026, highlighting the challenges for travelers returning home.
Holi is just around the corner, with the festival falling on March 4 this year. As people prepare to celebrate, train travel from major cities back home is becoming quite challenging.
Trains coming from Mumbai, Surat, Goa, and South India are fully booked, and many have no available seats. The situation is so tight that travelers are now hoping for special trains to help ease the rush.
Interestingly, trains from Dhanbad to Bihar are still quite empty, including services like the Ganga-Damodar and Patliputra Express. This is a rare chance for those traveling to Bihar as they can find seats easily.
From February 27 onwards, many regular trains have waiting lists, especially for routes like Vasco da Gama to Jasidih and Mumbai Mail. In fact, the New Delhi-Siyaldah and Howrah Rajdhani Express are completely booked during this period.
To tackle the high demand, Indian Railways is expected to run special trains for Holi, as they have done in previous years. This initiative aims to provide more options for passengers struggling to find seats.
Summary:
- Holi 2026 is on March 4, with travel from cities facing challenges.
- Many trains from major cities are fully booked.
- Trains from Dhanbad to Bihar have empty seats available.
- Waiting lists are long for popular routes starting February 27.
- Special trains are expected to be added for Holi travel.
