Hyderabad: In view of the upcoming Holi festival rush, the South Central Railway (SCR) has announced the operation of 160 special trains across the Telugu states and other key destinations to improve passenger connectivity and manage seasonal travel demand.
According to railway officials, these services will operate during March within the SCR zone, connecting major cities including Visakhapatnam, Patna, Rajkot, Solapur, Bilaspur, Danapur, Raxaul, Shalimar, Lucknow, Santragachi, Malda Town and Chhapra.
Officials said the move is part of Indian Railways’ nationwide plan to facilitate smoother travel during the festival period. Across the country, around 1,500 special trains are being operated for Holi this year, compared to 1,144 trains operated during the 2023 season.
The Railways also stated that infrastructure upgrades are continuing under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. So far, development works have been completed at several stations, with modernization planned for 1,337 stations across India.
Indian Railways usually introduces special trains during peak festival seasons such as Holi, Diwali and summer vacations to reduce waiting lists and improve passenger convenience.
Officials added that passenger safety and crowd management measures are also being strengthened during the festival travel period.
