Central Railway Holi Special Trains 2026: 240+ Extra Trains from Mumbai and Pune - Full Schedule & Booking Details
Planning to travel home for Holi 2026? Central Railway has announced 240+ Holi Special trains connecting Mumbai, Pune and other major cities to Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Delhi, Nagpur, Konkan and beyond.
With the festive rush expected between February 21 and March 31, 2026, these special trains aim to ease waiting lists and provide additional seats for passengers travelling during the Holi festival season.
Here’s your complete, route-wise guide to Central Railway Holi Specials 2026, including train numbers, departure dates, booking start dates, and ticket information.
Holi Special Trains 2026 – Quick Overview
Booking Starts: Feb 16–23, 2026
Travel Period: Feb 21 – Mar 31, 2026
Total Special Trains: 240+
These Holi Special trains will operate in addition to regular services to manage peak festive demand.
Route-Wise Central Railway Holi Special Train Schedule
Below is the detailed breakdown of special trains from Mumbai, Pune and surrounding regions.
📍 Mumbai to Uttar Pradesh – Holi Specials 2026
Several special trains will run from Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT) and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) to major cities in Uttar Pradesh.
| Route | Train Nos. | Departure | Days | First Trip | Last Trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LTT ⇄ Kanpur | 04152/04151 | 5:15 PM (Sat) | Saturday | Mar 7 | Mar 28 |
| LTT ⇄ Sultanpur (AC) | 04211/04212 | 2:35 PM | Feb 27, Mar 3 | Feb 27 | Mar 3 |
| LTT ⇄ Varanasi (AC) | 04225/04226 | 2:35 PM | Feb 26, Mar 2 | Feb 26 | Mar 2 |
| LTT ⇄ Banaras | 01073/01074 | 12:15 PM | Wed, Thu | Feb 25 | Mar 7 |
| CSMT ⇄ Gorakhpur | 01079/01080 | 10:30 PM | Daily | Feb 21 | Mar 10 |
These routes are among the most in-demand during Holi, especially for passengers travelling to eastern Uttar Pradesh.
📍 Mumbai to Bihar – Holi Special Trains
| Route | Train Nos. | Departure | Days | First Trip | Last Trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LTT ⇄ Samastipur (AC) | 01043/01044 | 12:15 PM (Tue) | Tuesday | Feb 24 | Mar 5 |
| LTT ⇄ Danapur | 01143/01144 | 10:30 AM | Daily | Feb 21 | Mar 9 |
| LTT ⇄ Raxaul (Extended) | 05558/05557 | As per schedule | Thu/Tue | Mar 10 | Apr 2 |
| LTT ⇄ Saharsa (Extended) | 05586/05585 | As per schedule | Sun/Fri | Mar 6 | Mar 29 |
| LTT ⇄ Dhanbad (Extended) | 03380/03379 | As per schedule | Thu/Tue | Mar 10 | Mar 26 |
📍 Pune to UP, Bihar & Jharkhand – Holi Specials
| Route | Train Nos. | Departure | Days | First Trip | Last Trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pune ⇄ Jhansi | 01921/01922 | 3:15 PM (Thu) | Thursday | Mar 5 | Mar 26 |
| Hadapsar ⇄ Jhansi | 01923/01924 | 7:10 PM (Sun) | Sunday | Mar 8 | Mar 29 |
| Pune ⇄ Danapur | 01449/01450 | 3:30 PM | Daily | Feb 21 | Mar 10 |
| Pune ⇄ Danapur (Bi-Weekly) | 01481/01482 | 7:55 PM | Mon, Fri | Feb 23 | Mar 8 |
| Pune ⇄ Ghazipur City | 01431/01432 | 6:40 AM | Fri, Tue | Feb 24 | Mar 8 |
| Pune ⇄ Gorakhpur | 01415/01416 | 6:50 AM | Daily | Feb 21 | Mar 9 |
📍 Mumbai/Pune to Nagpur & Konkan – Holi Special Services
| Route | Train Nos. | From | Days | First Trip | Last Trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSMT ⇄ Nagpur | 02141/02142 | 12:20 AM | Sun, Tue | Feb 22 | Mar 8 |
| Pune ⇄ Nagpur (AC) | 01469/01470 | 3:50 PM (Tue) | Tuesday | Feb 24 | Mar 4 |
| Pune ⇄ Nagpur | 01457/01458 | 3:50 PM (Wed) | Wednesday | Feb 25 | Mar 5 |
| CSMT ⇄ Sawantwadi Road | 01171/01172 | 12:20 AM (Thu) | Thursday | Feb 26 | Mar 5 |
| LTT ⇄ Sawantwadi Road | 01119/01120 | 10:15 PM (Thu) | Thursday | Feb 26 | Mar 6 |
📍 Pune to Delhi & Solapur Extensions
| Route | Train Nos. | Departure | Days | Holi Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pune ⇄ Hazrat Nizamuddin | 01491/01492 | 5:30 PM (Fri) | Friday | Mar 6–7 |
| Solapur ⇄ LTT (Extended) | 01435/01436 | - | Tue/Wed | Mar 3 – Apr 1 |
| Solapur ⇄ Anakapalle (Extended) | 01477/01478 | - | Fri/Sat | Mar 6 – 28 |
Daily Local Holi Specials
These services will run daily as Holi Specials and continue later as Summer Specials:
- Solapur ⇄ Daund (01461 / 01462)
- Solapur ⇄ Kalaburagi (01465 / 01466)
- Hadapsar ⇄ Harangul (01487 / 01488)
- Kolhapur ⇄ Pune (01024 / 01023)
- Badnera ⇄ Nashik (01211 / 01212)
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Holi Special Train Booking Dates 2026
| Booking From | Train Numbers |
| Feb 16 | 01435, 01436, 01477, 01461, 01462, 01465, 01466, 01487, 01488, 01024, 01023, 01211, 01212 |
| Feb 18 | 02141, 02142, 01171, 01079, 01119, 01073, 01043, 01143, 01469, 01470, 01457, 01458, 01481, 01449, 01431, 01415, 01491 |
| Feb 20 | 05558, 05586, 03380 |
| Feb 22 | 04211, 04225 |
| Feb 23 | 04152, 01921, 01923 |
How to Book Holi Special Train Tickets
IRCTC website or Reservation Counter
RailOne App or Station Counter
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Plan Your Holi Journey Smarter with Yatri App
Travelling during Holi rush can be stressful — long queues, platform confusion, last-minute train changes and heavy crowds.
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Final Note
With 240+ Central Railway Holi Special trains 2026, festive travel from Mumbai and Pune to UP, Bihar and other regions has become more accessible.
Passengers are advised to plan ahead and complete bookings as soon as reservations open to avoid waitlists.
Wishing you a safe journey and a colourful Holi!
Dated February 21, 2026