December 6, 2025 9:48 AM

Indian Railways adds 116 coaches to ease demand after mass flight cancellations

Indian Railways has attached 116 additional coaches to 37 trains as part of an emergency capacity boost following widespread flight cancellations, the Ministry of Railways said on Friday. The extra coaches will operate across 114 trips to ease congestion and accommodate stranded passengers shifting to rail travel. Southern Railway added the highest number of coaches, expanding capacity on 18 trains from December 6 with additional Chair Car and Sleeper coaches. Northern Railway increased accommo...