Holi Special Trains 2026: Complete List of 26 Trains Between Delhi and Kolkata – Full Schedule, Dates & Routes

With the festive season approaching, the Holi Special Trains List 2026 has been announced to manage the massive rush of travellers heading home. Every year, thousands journey between Delhi and Kolkata to celebrate Holi with their families. To ease congestion and ensure smooth travel, Indian Railways has introduced 26 special trains on key routes connecting major cities.

According to officials from East Central Railway, special services will operate from Howrah, Sealdah, New Delhi and Anand Vihar to accommodate the extra passenger load during the festival period.

Below is a detailed look at the Holi 2026 special train schedule, including routes and timings.

Howrah-Raxaul Holi Special Trains

1. Train No. 03043/03044 (Via Sitamarhi–Darbhanga–Samastipur–Barauni–Jhajha)

03043 Howrah–Raxaul Special

• Departs 11:05 PM on 28 Feb, 7 & 14 March 2026
• Arrives 4:15 PM next day

03044 Raxaul–Howrah Special

• Departs 4:45 PM on 1, 8 & 15 March 2026
• Arrives 10:50 AM next day

2. Train No. 03045/03046 (Same Route)

03045 Howrah–Raxaul

• Departs 9:05 PM on 1 & 2 March 2026
• Arrives 4:15 PM next day

03046 Raxaul–Howrah

• Departs 5:45 PM on 2 & 3 March 2026
• Arrives 10:50 AM next day

Sealdah & Kolkata–Madhubani Specials

3. Train No. 03183/03184 Sealdah–Madhubani

• Departs 9:50 PM on 28 Feb & 7 March 2026
• Return journeys on 1 & 8 March 2026

4. Train No. 03185/03186 Kolkata–Madhubani

• Departs 27 Feb 2026 (9:50 PM)
• Return 28 Feb 2026 (3:30 PM)

5. Train No. 03187/03188 Kolkata–Madhubani

• Departs 3 March 2026 (11:50 PM)
• Return 4 March 2026 (3:30 AM)

Durg–Madhubani Holi Special

6. Train No. 08753/08754

Durg-Madhubani

• Departs 1 March 2026 (12:30 AM)
• Arrives next day 4:45 AM

Return Service

• Departs 2 March 2026 (6:15 AM)
• Arrives following day 12:45 PM

Howrah–Jaipur (Khatipura) Special

7. Train No. 03007/03008

• Departs Howrah on 25 Feb & 11 March 2026
• Returns from Khatipura (Jaipur) on 27 Feb & 13 March 2026
• Key halts: Jhajha, Kyul, Nawada, Gaya, DDU

Anand Vihar Special Services

8. Train No. 04070/04069 Anand Vihar–Sheikhpura

• Runs on 20, 24, 27 Feb & 3, 6 March 2026
• Major stops: DDU, Patna, Bakhtiarpur, Biharsharif

9. Train No. 04054/04053 New Delhi–Barauni

• Daily service from 20 Feb to 6 March 2026
• Route via Gorakhpur, Chhapra, Hajipur

10. Train No. 04060/04059 New Delhi–Supaul

• Daily from 20 Feb to 6 March 2026
• Major halts: Hajipur, Barauni, Mansi, Saharsa

Delhi & Sitamarhi Route

11. Train No. 04010/04009 Delhi–Sitamarhi

• Departs 26 Feb & 5 March 2026
• Return 27 Feb & 6 March 2026
• Route via Gorakhpur, Narkatiaganj, Raxaul

Anand Vihar–Laukha Bazar Special

12. Train No. 04014/04013

• Departs 27 Feb & 6 March 2026
• Returns 28 Feb & 7 March 2026
• Key stops: Gorakhpur, Raxaul, Sitamarhi, Jhanjharpur

Anand Vihar–Khordha Road Junction Special

13. Train No. 04066/04065

• Runs daily from 27 Feb to 3 March 2026
• Return from 28 Feb to 4 March 2026
• Major stops: DDU, Gaya, Gomo, Bokaro, Tata, Bhubaneswar

Why Holi Special Trains Are Important

• Manage festival rush between eastern and northern India
• Provide additional seats for migrant workers and families
• Reduce waiting lists during peak travel dates
• Ensure smoother and safer journeys

Travel Advice for Holi 2026

• Book tickets early to avoid last-minute hassles
• Check updated timings on official railway platforms
• Arrive at the station well in advance
• Keep festival travel documents and ID ready

The Holi Special Trains List 2026 ensures better connectivity between Delhi, Kolkata and several key towns across Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha and beyond. If you are planning your Holi journey, now is the right time to check availability and confirm your tickets.