Festival-goers rejoice: North Eastern Railway unveils two unreserved one-way specials tackling Holi exodus pressures. From Sealdah and Howrah, these March 1, 2026, departures feature open general seating, ideal for spur-of-moment trips.
Train 03103 departs Sealdah 10:40 AM, docking Prayagraj 1:00 PM March 2 after stops at Naihati, Bandel, Burdwan, Bolpur, Rampurhat, Sahibganj, Bhagalpur, Jamalpur, Mokama, Patna, Buxar, and DDU. Tailored for Sangam pilgrims and regional commuters.
Complementing it, 03015 Howrah-Delhi midnight special arrives capital-side 1:00 PM next day, pausing at Bandel, Durgapur, Asansol, Madhupur, Jhajha, Barauni, Muzaffarpur, Ghazipur, Varanasi, Prayagraj fringes, Rae Bareli, Bareilly, Moradabad—spanning eastern to northern belts.
NER’s Holi arsenal impresses: 66 dedicated trips, 116 external pairs interfacing, 94 passersby—fueling extra berths galore. The strategy minimizes disruptions for peak flows.
Passengers are reminded to shun congestion, uphold security, and comply with verifications. Laborers, students, families heading home will thrive, with room for augmentation. Proactive rail planning ensures joyous, snag-free homecomings.