If you are planning to head home or go on a trip for Holi and haven't booked your train tickets yet, you might have to reconsider your plans. Reservations for the months surrounding the festival are becoming nearly impossible to secure, with both AC and Sleeper coaches already reaching full capacity. With Holi falling on March 4, seats across almost all major routes are completely booked.

Travel Crisis For Devotees And Migrants

A large number of devotees traditionally travel to seek the blessings of Maa Vaishno Devi during this season. However, if you haven't booked your tickets yet, traveling by train is no longer a viable option as seats are exhausted. In several districts, most trains passing through have no availability until April 7.

The crisis isn't limited to luxury travel; while AC coaches have long waiting lists, even Sleeper coaches are packed. This situation is creating significant hurdles for people living in Delhi, Ludhiana, Punjab, Amritsar and other regions who are trying to return to their native villages for the festivities.

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Passenger Grievances

Local passengers have expressed their frustration over the lack of availability:

Kamal Kumar, a passenger, shared that he tried to book a ticket to Howrah but was forced to settle for a waiting list ticket due to the heavy rush.

Other travelers, including Kamlesh Kumar, Rajkumar, Dashrath Lal And Sonu, emphasised the urgent need for the Railway Administration to run "Holi Special Trains." They noted that despite the high demand, authorities have yet to address the situation effectively.

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Current Status Of Popular Trains

According to Reservation Supervisor Saroj, several key trains have no Sleeper class availability until at least April 7. The waiting lists for AC coaches in these trains currently range between 60 and 80.

The following trains are among those most affected:

12173 or 74: Udyog Nagari Express (Pratapgarh to Mumbai)

13005 or 06: Amritsar-Howrah Mail

15127 or 28: Kashi Vishwanath Express (Banaras to Delhi)

12875 or 76: Neelachal Express (Puri to Delhi)

15119 or 20: Janta Express (Banaras to Haridwar)

14207 or 08: Padmavat Express (Pratapgarh to Delhi)

12355 or 56: Archana Express (Patna to Jammu Tawi)