Holi train 2024: Railways announce 540 additional trains: Here is the list, routes and other details
Indian Railways has announced plans to run approximately 540 additional train services. These services will connect various key cities across the country, including Mumbai, Patna, Gaya, Katra, Varanasi, Saharanpur, Prayagraj, Pune, and Ambala. Notably, there will be extra departures from New Delhi to accommodate the increased demand.
According to the Ministry of Railways, these additional trains will cover major national routes, such as Delhi-Patna
Delhi-Bhagalpur
Delhi-Muzaffarpur
Delhi-Saharsa
Gorakhpur-Mumbai
Kolkata-Puri
Guwahati-Ranchi
New Delhi-Sri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra
Jaipur-Bandra Terminus
Pune-Danapur
Durg-Patna
Barauni-Surat
Compared to the previous year, this year will see the addition of 219 extra services to ensure passengers can reach their destinations conveniently. Measures to control crowds include the deployment of additional security units, as stated by railway officials.
Holi 2024 Special Trains Schedule
Here's a list of some of the special trains announced for Holi 2024:
- New Delhi — Shaheed Captain Tushar Mahajan Express (04033) running on March 22nd and 29th.
- Martyr Captain Tushar Mahajan — New Delhi Express (04034) operating on March 23rd and 30th.
- Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra — New Delhi Reserved Express (04075) available on March 24th and 31st.
- New Delhi — Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Reserved Express (04076) running on March 25th and April 1st.
- Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra — Varanasi (01654) operating on March 24th and 31st.
- Varanasi — Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Express (01653)
