Indian Railways is stepping in to accommodate the increased passenger traffic resulting from flight disruptions caused by the ongoing IndiGo operational issues.

Amid a spike in passenger traffic triggered by mass flight disruptions, Indian Railways has rolled out a major capacity boost by attaching 116 extra coaches to 37 premium trains, covering 114 additional trips across multiple zones.

In a statement, the Railway Ministry said the Southern Railway has taken the lead, adding coaches to 18 trains, the highest among all zones.

“Additional Chair Car and Sleeper Class coaches have been deployed on high-demand routes. These augmentations, implemented from 6 December 2025 onward, substantially expand accommodation capacity in the southern region,” the ministry said, as per news agency PTI.

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