As part of efforts to accommodate increased passenger demand during the upcoming Holi festival, Central Railway will operate 28 special train services between Mumbai, Nagpur, Madgaon, Nanded, and Pune.

“The special services include bi-weekly, weekly, and overnight trains covering major routes to facilitate smoother travel. CR spokesman said.

“These special trains will include AC and sleeper coaches to accommodate different passenger needs,” the spokesman added.

CR plans to operate a bi-weekly special service between the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) and Nagpur. Departing from the CSMT on March 9, 11, 16, and 18, the train will leave at 12.20 am and reach Nagpur at 3.10 pm the same day. The return journey from Nagpur will be on the same dates at 8 pm, arriving at the CSMT the next day at 1.30 pm.

For passengers travelling to Goa, a weekly special will run between the CSMT and Madgaon on March 6 and March 13. It will depart from the CSMT at 12.20 am, reaching Madgaon at 1.30 pm. The return train will leave Madgaon at 2.15 pm and reach the CSMT at 3.45 am the next day.