To accommodate the sudden surge in demand, Western Railway has arranged extra AC chair car coaches on key long-distance trains, ensuring passengers have alternative travel options without long delays, and Central Railway has arranged seven special trains
Railways officials said they are monitoring demand and are prepared to add more capacity if needed. Representational Pic/File
In the wake of mass cancellations of IndiGo flights, Indian Railways has stepped up to handle the unexpected travel chaos, offering immediate relief to stranded passengers.
To accommodate the sudden surge in demand, Western Railway has arranged extra AC chair car coaches on key long-distance trains, ensuring passengers have alternative travel options without long delays, and Central Railway has arranged seven special trains.
On Western Railway, additional coaches have been attached to Train No. 12951 (Mumbai-New Delhi) and Train No. 12957 (Sabarmati-New Delhi) on multiple dates between December 6-10, 2025. The same coaches will return via their pairing trains—12952 and 12958—on corresponding dates, ensuring smooth turnaround and continued availability.
The officials said that in response to the surge in passenger rush following widespread IndiGo flight cancellations, Indian Railways has stepped in to provide relief. A total of 37 trains have been strengthened with 116 additional coaches, covering 114 trips across key routes. The augmentation aims to accommodate stranded air travellers and ensure smoother travel options during the disruption.
Railways officials said they are monitoring demand and are prepared to add more capacity if needed.
As widespread IndiGo flight cancellations continue to disrupt travel across the country, Central Railway will be running seven ‘Train On Demand’ services over the next few days to help stranded passengers reach their destinations.
The special services include long-distance and high-demand routes from Mumbai and Pune, covering key metros and major junctions.
Railway officials said these additional services aim to “tide over the sudden passenger rush” triggered by the aviation sector’s crisis. Combined with extra coaches already attached to several long-distance trains, the move underscores the Railways’ crucial role as the nation’s most reliable emergency transporter.
The trains announced are: CSMT-Nagpur, CSMT-Nizamuddin, CSMT-Howrah, Pune-Bangalore, CSMT-Varanasi-Lucknow, Nagpur-Pune, and CSMT-Madgaon.
Officials said the move was taken as a priority to “clear the rush of wait-listed passengers” and ensure that those affected by the aviation disruption are not left stranded.
With the rapid deployment of additional capacity, the Railways has once again proven to be a dependable lifeline for the public, stepping in at a critical moment to keep the nation moving.
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