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Tezzbuzz Desk- Every year on the festival of Holi, lakhs of people head towards their homes, whether they are going from Delhi to Patna or from Mumbai to Delhi. During this period, crowding in train journey increases and shortage of tickets becomes common. But this time, to provide relief to the passengers, Indian Railways has decided to run 285 special trains on the occasion of Holi. These trains will run especially on UP, Bihar and other major routes, so that passengers get more convenience.

Why did special trains become necessary on Holi?

At the time of Holi, a large number of people return home for holidays. Due to this, train seats fill up quickly and one has to face crowding. This often causes problems to passengers, and unfortunately there are reports of accidents as well. Keeping these problems in mind, Railways has arranged for special trains, so that passengers can get safe and comfortable travel.

On which routes will Holi special trains run?

The aim of this initiative of Railways is to provide relief especially on those routes which are most crowded. These major routes include:

• Delhi to Patna
• Delhi to Lucknow
• Mumbai to Varanasi
• Kolkata to Patna
• Major routes of Bihar

Maximum passengers travel on these routes, and running special trains on these will make the journey smooth and safe.

Easy ways to get confirmed ticket

Book instantly on IRCTC:
Book tickets as soon as special trains become available on IRCTC. Booking on time increases the chances of getting a confirmed seat.

Use Tatkal Ticket:
If ticket is not available in general booking, then try Tatkal booking option. As soon as Tatkal booking opens, try to log in immediately and confirm your ticket.

See the train of the second day:
If you are not able to get a ticket on the same date, then check for a train on another day or at some other time. Sometimes doing this can get you a seat.

Check tickets from nearby stations:
Apart from the station from where you are going to catch the train, also check the ticket from any nearby station. Maybe you can get a seat there.

Have payment options ready in advance:
To avoid any delay during booking, keep the payment option ready in advance while booking the ticket and save your details.

During the Holi season, these special trains of Indian Railways will prove to be a great source of relief for the passengers. To avoid excessive crowd and hassle during travel, it is important to book tickets well in time. Stay focused on IRCTC and use Tatkal booking properly, so that you can reach your home quickly and safely.