Western Railway Holi Special Trains 2026: 12 Pairs Announced from Mumbai & Gujarat

Western Railway Holi Special Trains 2026: 12 Pairs Announced from Mumbai & Gujarat

Planning your Holi travel from Mumbai or Gujarat to North India or Bihar? Western Railway has announced 12 pairs of Holi Special trains 2026, connecting Mumbai, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh to key destinations including Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, Delhi and Telangana.

These special trains will operate between February 21 and March 31, 2026, to manage festive rush during the Holi season.

If you’re searching for Western Railway Holi Special trains 2026 schedule, booking dates, routes and train numbers, here is your complete guide.

Western Railway Holi Specials 2026 – Quick Overview

Booking Starts Travel Period Total Trains
Feb 19–21, 2026 Feb 21 – Mar 31, 2026 12 Pairs + Extensions

These trains are in addition to regular services and are expected to fill quickly due to festive demand.

🔎 Also travelling via Central Railway routes? Check our detailed guide on Central Railway Holi Special Trains 2026 (240+ trains announced) for routes from LTT, CSMT and Pune.

Route-Wise Western Railway Holi Special Train Schedule 2026

📍 Mumbai to North India – Holi Special Trains

Western Railway has introduced several long-distance Holi Special trains from Mumbai Central to Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.

Route Train Nos. From Mumbai Days First Trip Last Trip Arrival
Mumbai Central ⇄ Kathgodam (Uttarakhand) 09075/09076 10:55 AM Wed/Thu Feb 25 Mar 26 Next Day
Mumbai Central ⇄ Kanpur Anwarganj (UP) 09185/09186 10:55 AM Sun/Mon Feb 22 Mar 30 Next Day
Mumbai Central ⇄ Banaras (AC Special) 09183/09184 10:30 PM Wed/Fri Mar 4 Mar 27 Day After Next
Mumbai Central ⇄ Katihar (Bihar) 09189/09190 10:55 AM Sat/Tue Feb 21 Mar 31 Day After Next

These trains will serve key festive destinations including Kanpur, Banaras, Lucknow, Bareilly, Haldwani and Katihar.

📍 Gujarat to Uttar Pradesh, Bihar & West Bengal

Passengers travelling from Gujarat can benefit from these Holi Specials:

Route Train Nos. From Gujarat Days First Trip Last Trip Arrival
Valsad ⇄ Danapur (Bihar) 09025/09026 8:40 AM Mon/Tue Feb 23 Mar 31 Next Day
Vadodara ⇄ Gorakhpur (UP) 09111/09112 7:00 PM Mon/Wed Feb 23 Mar 25 Next Day
Vadodara ⇄ Mau (UP) – Superfast 09195/09196 7:00 PM Sat/Sun Feb 21 Mar 29 Next Day
Sabarmati ⇄ Haridwar (Uttarakhand) 09425/09426 6:45 PM Mon/Tue Feb 23 Mar 24 Next Day
Udhna ⇄ Malda Town (West Bengal) 03418/03417 12:30 PM Mon/Sat Feb 28 Mar 23 Day After Next

These routes improve Holi connectivity for passengers travelling eastward from Gujarat.

📍 Madhya Pradesh to Delhi & Bihar

Western Railway has also announced Holi Special trains from Indore and Dr. Ambedkar Nagar.

Route Train Nos. From Days First Trip Last Trip Arrival
Indore ⇄ Hazrat Nizamuddin (Delhi) – Superfast 09309/09310 5:00 PM Fri/Sun & Sat/Mon Feb 22 Mar 28 Next Day
Dr. Ambedkar Nagar ⇄ Patna (Bihar) 09343/09344 6:00 PM Thu/Fri Feb 26 Mar 27 Next Day

📍 Gujarat Intra-State Special

Route Train Nos. From Run Date Arrival
Bandra Terminus ⇄ Palitana 09023/09024 9:45 PM (Feb 27) / 8:00 PM (Mar 1) Feb 27–Mar 1 Next Day

📍 Extended Holi Service

Route Train Nos. Extended Up To
Rajkot ⇄ Mahbubnagar (Telangana) 09575/09576 March 30–31, 2026

📅 Western Railway Holi Special Train Booking Dates 2026

Book From Train Numbers
Feb 19, 2026 09183, 09189, 09025, 09111, 09195, 09343
Feb 21, 2026 09075, 09185, 09023, 09024, 03418, 09425, 09309, 09575

Passengers are advised to book early via IRCTC to avoid waitlisting during peak Holi rush.

🚉 Major Halts to Remember

Some key boarding points include:

🔹 Borivali (Major Mumbai halt) Vapi Surat Vadodara Ratlam Kota Agra Lucknow Gorakhpur Prayagraj Jaipur Delhi

Borivali passengers can board certain Mumbai Central trains from Borivali, reducing the need to travel to South Mumbai.

🚋 Train Composition Guide

Train Type Coach Composition
AC Special (09183/09184) First AC, AC 2-Tier, AC 3-Tier, AC 3-Economy
Superfast Specials AC 2-Tier, AC 3-Tier, Sleeper, General
Weekly Specials AC 2-Tier, AC 3-Tier, Sleeper, General
Udhna–Malda Town AC 3-Tier, Sleeper, General

Before booking, check coach composition carefully as some services are AC-only.

 How to Book Western Railway Holi Special Trains

Ticket Type Where to Book
Reserved Tickets IRCTC website or Reservation Counter
Train Tracking NTES app or enquiry.indianrail.gov.in

Passengers travelling to Mumbai Central or Borivali for Western Railway Holi Special trains can check suburban train timings and platform details using the Yatri app to avoid festive rush delays.

👉 Download Yatri App and reach your station stress-free this Holi.

🔗 Travelling via Central Railway? If your journey starts from LTT, CSMT or Pune, don't miss our complete guide on: Central Railway Holi Special Trains 2026 – 240+ Special Services Announced

That list includes additional routes to UP, Bihar, Jharkhand, Nagpur and Konkan via Central Railway.

 Destination Quick Guide

Uttarakhand

09075/09076, 09425/09426

Uttar Pradesh

09185/09186, 09183/09184, 09111/09112, 09195/09196

Bihar

09189/09190, 09025/09026, 09343/09344

West Bengal

03418/03417

Delhi

09309/09310

Telangana

09575/09576

Final Note

With Western Railway Holi Special Trains 2026, festive travel from Mumbai, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh to North and East India becomes more convenient.

Given the heavy seasonal rush, passengers are strongly advised to complete reservations as soon as booking opens.

Wishing you a safe journey and a colourful Holi!

Dated February 21, 2026