Major trains heading towards Bihar including Tejas Rajdhani and Sampoorna Kranti are already booked for the Holi rush. Between February 20 and March 3, almost all premium services show no room for passengers. To manage this massive crowd, Indian Railways has announced 1,410 special train trips, which is a 25 percent increase compared to the previous year. East Central Railway CPRO Saraswati Chandra confirmed that 285 special trips are specifically for Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.
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Special Train Schedule and Fare Rules
The special trains will mainly operate from March 1 to March 22, 2026. Passengers should note that the fare for these special trains is 30 percent higher than regular mail or express trains. No concessions are available except for persons with disabilities. The following table highlights some key special train movements during this period:
| Train Route | From Station | Departure Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Rani Kamlapati – Danapur (01667) | Rani Kamlapati | Feb 27, March 2 |
| Sogaria – Danapur (09821) | Sogaria (Kota) | Feb 28, March 7 |
| Rani Kamlapati – Agartala | Rani Kamlapati | Every Thursday from March 5 |
| Hapa – Naharlagun | Hapa | Every Wednesday from March 4 |
Subsidized Bus Services by Bihar Government
Bihar Transport Minister Shravan Kumar announced that BSRTC will operate 200 special buses to help migrant workers and students. These buses will run from February 15 to March 15 connecting major cities to Bihar. The government is offering subsidies on AC bus tickets to make travel affordable during the festive season. The subsidies range from 600 to 1,000 rupees per ticket.
- Delhi to Patna (AC Sleeper): Fare reduced to 1,893 rupees from 2,812 rupees
- Delhi to Patna (AC Seater): Fare reduced to 1,254 rupees from 1,873 rupees
- Total Bus Count: 62 buses from Delhi and 40 from Haryana are currently planned
- Booking Advice: Passengers are advised to use the Vikalp scheme on IRCTC or call 139 for inquiry