Festive fervor is building, and South Eastern Railway is ready with Holi Special trains on the busy Tatanagar-Katihar corridor. Responding to anticipated crowds, the zone will run five trips each direction from early March 2026, boosting capacity for holiday revelers heading home.
Notification released Tuesday underscores the railway’s commitment to seamless travel during peak Holi season, when family reunions peak between eastern Jharkhand and Bihar.
Detailed schedule: Outbound 08181 departs Tatanagar Mondays 1:00 PM (March 2-30, 2026), pulls into Katihar 7:30 AM next day. Inbound 08182 starts Katihar Tuesdays 10:30 AM (March 3-31), arrives Tatanagar 4:30 AM following day.
Passengers benefit from stops at Chandil, Muri, Bokaro Steel City in SER limits, plus Dhanbad, Chittaranjan, Madhupur, Jasidih, Jhaja, Kiul, Begusarai, Khagaria, Naugachia, and others en route. This extensive halt network covers major towns and cities.
‘Travel volumes skyrocket during Holi,’ noted officials, emphasizing relief these specials offer. Advance booking checks and punctual station arrivals are recommended.
Shared across social platforms, the announcement has been well-received. With Holi’s vibrant celebrations ahead, these trains promise comfortable journeys, allowing focus on festivities rather than travel woes.