In this ongoing festive season, Northern Railway is sharing the joy of festivities with the passengers by running the festival special trains for the passengers travelling to their native places to celebrate the Holi festival with their families for the convenience of rail travelers and to clear extra rush of passengers during Holi festival.
Special Trains:- ( From Delhi Area)
28.2.2026
1.3.2026
2.3.2026
20 special Trains
22 special Trains
22 special Trains
Yesterday(28.2.2026), 3.1 lac passengers were sent to their native place on holi festival from Delhi area by Northern Railway.
⮚ To run ensure smooth and comfortable travel during Holi Festival. Special trains are running to connect major destinations across the country from railway stations like Delhi (DLI)/New Delhi (NDLS)/Anand Vihar Terminal (ANVT) to various destinations of the country.
⮚ Un-announced special trains shall be run on advise of Station Directors or SS, based on ground
situation.
Passengers travelled during Holi festival :-
Last year Holi was on 14.3.25 where as current year Holi is on 04.03.26
Current year data (28.2,2026) of the Major stations have reported:-
1, Major 4 stations outward UTS PASSENGERS 19.01% vs last year
2.PRS outward passengers 12.17% vs last year
3. Total outward passengers 14.95% vs last year
Crowd Management
⮚ Crowd controlling measures by forming a queue at the terminus stations with the supervision of
RPF staff for orderly entry of passengers in unreserved coaches is being ensured.
⮚ “May I Help You” booths are kept operational at important stations where RPF Personnel and
Commercial staffs are deputed for proper assistance and guidance of the passengers.
⮚ All efforts are being done to ensure no change of platform at the last moment.
⮚ A well equipped mini-control to be manned by nominated staff of all Departments to be setup at
Delhi area Railway Stations,
⮚ Formation of “passenger holding Areas” (Pandals) at NDLS & ANVT for keeping the crowd in
circulating area during pre-departure waiting period, so as to minimize rush at Platforms. Covered
tentage, Lighting , Fans, Water booths, Portable toilet blocks nearby, TV screen with DTH, Food
stalls ,Separate Public Address System –(manned), Mobile charging point: Multicharger units.
⮚ Proper placement/relocation of catering and vending stalls to avoid obstruction to passenger’s movement at platforms. Vending stalls and trolleys would occupy only the authorized space. Adequacy of food & snacks at stations.
⮚ Deployed of a doctor in mini control room each at NDLS and ANVT. Northern Railway Central Hospital Divisional Hospital and Railway dispensaries near railway stations to be instructed to remain in readiness to attend to any eventuality at railway stations⮚ Availability of First Aid Boxes and availability of medicines should be monitored regularly at allthe stations. Round the clock ambulances at Delhi area railway stations.
⮚ Security Arrangements
● Special security arrangements at stations at NDLS, ANVT, DLI & NZM, deployment of dogsquads, Baggage scanners/Metal Detectors at all entry gates, Hand held metal detectors, Manning of all the entry gates, Mega mikes and Manila or Nylon ropes at FOB and platforms.
● Additional CCTV cameras has been set up at Delhi area railway stations
● Additional walkie-talkie, Loud hailers, VHF sets have been provided to staff for better
communication.
Key points of above press release:
NR Special Trains:- ( From Delhi Area)
28.2.2026
20 special Trains
1.3.2026
22 special Trains
2.3.2026
22 special Trains (planned)
Yesterday(28.2.2026), 3.1 lac passengers travelled to their native place on Holi festival from Delhi area by Northern Railway.
