Holi Special Trains 2026 for UP and Bihar Confirmed List

 

Confirmed List: Holi Special Trains 2026 for UP & Bihar (Routes & Timings)

Wishing you and your family, Holi is not only the festival of colors, gulal and sweets but it’s also about going back home, meeting friends and families to celebrate the festival of colors.

And here is how Holi special trains play an important role to make the travel a hassle free experience to the passengers. In this article, we will talk about the confirmed list of Holi Special Trains 2026 which connect or travel through UP and Bihar. 

In this guide you will get all the holi special train timings, routes, tips for easy booking, and some online food delivery options in train. We will also tell you about how Railfeast makes your travel experience easy and memorable so that you can enjoy your holi festival stress-free. 

Why Holi Special Trains are important

Festive Rush and Travel Demand

As holi comes closer every year, the train tickets sell out much faster than the Gujiyas or sweets from the plate. People travel home from their cities, crowds increase and normal trains are not able to handle that much pressure.

To solve this problem , Indian railways designed Holi special trains specially designed to reduce long waiting lists and sitting issues to help passengers reach their home on time and celebrate the festivals with their loved ones. 

Main Cities Connected by Indian Railways

The majority of Holi visitors travel between Delhi, Patna, Varanasi, Lucknow, Prayagraj, and Gorakhpur; Mumbai, Patna, Darbhanga, and Gorakhpur; and Kolkata, Patna, Gaya, and Varanasi.

Due to the highest festive demand on these routes, Holi Special Trains 2026 are important for efficient travel.

How to Book Holi Special Trains Easily

The only best time to reserve seats is to book just after the news. Because due to the high demand all the seats of the Holi special trains get booked so fast. 

Stay updated with all the railway news, get a track of everything and also keep your payment ready. 

List of Holi Special Trains according to IRCTC updates
 

S. No.	Route	Train No.	Frequency	Departure & Date Range	Arrival	Total Services
1	Pune – Nagpur – Pune	01457 / 01458	Weekly	25 Feb – 05 Mar 2026	Next Day	4
2	Pune – Danapur – Pune	01449 / 01450	Daily	21 Feb – 10 Mar 2026	Third Day	32
3	Pune – Danapur – Pune	01481 / 01482	Bi-Weekly	23 Feb – 08 Mar 2026	Third Day	8
4	Pune – Hazrat Nizamuddin – Pune	01491 / 01492	Weekly	27 Feb – 07 Mar 2026	Next Day	4
5	Pune – Ghazipur City – Pune	01431 / 01432	Bi-Weekly	24 Feb – 08 Mar 2026	Next Day	8
6	CSMT – Sawantwadi Road – CSMT	01171 / 01172	Weekly	26 Feb & 05 Mar 2026	Same/Next Day	4
7	Pune – Gorakhpur – Pune	01415 / 01416	Daily	21 Feb – 09 Mar 2026	Next Day / Third Day	32
8	CSMT – Gorakhpur – CSMT	01079 / 01080	Daily	21 Feb – 10 Mar 2026	Third Day	32
9	LTT – Danapur – LTT	01143 / 01144	Daily	21 Feb – 09 Mar 2026	Third Day	32
10	CSMT – Nagpur – CSMT	02141 / 02142	Bi-Weekly	22 Feb – 08 Mar 2026	Same/Next Day	10
11	LTT – Banaras – LTT	01073 / 01074	Bi-Weekly	25 Feb – 07 Mar 2026	Third Day	8
12	Pune – Nagpur – Pune (AC)	01469 / 01470	Weekly	24 Feb – 04 Mar 2026	Next Day	4
13	LTT – Sawantwadi Road – LTT	01119 / 01120	Weekly	26 Feb – 06 Mar 2026	Next Day	4
14	LTT – Samastipur – LTT	01043 / 01044	Weekly AC	24 Feb – 05 Mar 2026	Next Day	4

How to search Holi Special trains on IRCTC

When you use IRCTC:

• Search the keyword “Holi special train” or “Holi”.
• Search through the route not by train name, as it is more convenient and easy to find. 

Make sure to do the things carefully as a small mistake can make a big difference in between confirmed list and waiting list. 

Flexible schedule & Easy Booking strategies

If you can then just:

• Just travel a couple of days before Holi. 
• Prefer overnight trains rather than day trains as they have lesser demand. 
• Also make sure to keep the backup as a tatkal ticket.  

Enjoy your meal during the train journey

Train journeys make us excited but at the same time we are stressed about hunger issues. Well who will not? No one wants to have those similar, boring pantry foods which taste average and don't even excite us. 

Train journeys are all about having fun, watching the scenarios outside the window, playing games with family and having good food. 

And here is where Railfeast steps in to satisfy your food cravings on the go.

You can easily order online food in train for your family, so that you can enjoy your favourite cuisine together. 

Depending on the pantry for tasty, fresh and hygienic food was not at all possible. You don’t have to worry about this anymore because Railfeast makes sure that their partnered restaurants maintain the hygiene, quality and taste and serve their best to the passengers. 

You will get the food delivered right at your seat. Easy right?

• You don’t have to carry extra luggage for food.
• You don’t even have a need to depend on pantry food during the journey.

Now you might be thinking, how can you order food in train online?

Let’s break it down.

How to order food in train

The process of ordering online food in train is very simple. You can place the order via whatsapp by texting them on the number - 9661024466 or by their website. 

Just follow some simple steps and you are good to go.

Whether you are ordering through whatsapp or website make sure to provide correct

• PNR number carefully.
• Seat number.
• Train number
• Station you want your order to be delivered
• Items you want to order

And that’s it.

They will track your train and plan things accordingly so you can get hot meals delivered. You can also check pnr status on Railfeast. 

Planning Return Travel in Advance

To avoid delays and hecticness while booking the return ticket, make sure to plan your return trip in advance. You can book a round trip directly to avoid the crowd in train seats and it will also save your time and energy. 

Advance planning helps in making your trip smoother, fun and memorable. 

Final Thoughts - Holi Special Trains 2026

“Holi - the festival of colors” is all about colors, emotions, Gujiyas and fun times with family. But at the same time, the excitement of visiting home, meeting the friends, and creating moments. 

To make your journey even smoother, Holi special train 2026 comes to the rescue. Easy to travel, comfort and no rush, what else do we need? Yes, I know, we need good food because food works as fuel to the body. 

And the best part is you can order a variety of foods on the train. Railfeast offers different types of food like jain food in train, Vrat food, North Indian thali, South Indian thali and many more. 

Also Read : Tips for First-Time Users Ordering Train Food with RailFeast

RailFeast Food Delivery: Convenience, Hygiene, and Taste Combined