IndiGo flight emergency: Railways adds 116 coaches, 114 trips.

• IndiGo flight cancellations caused an emergency at airports, leading Indian Railways to increase capacity.
• Indian Railways added 116 coaches to 37 trains, resulting in over 114 additional trips nationwide to accommodate stranded passengers.
• Multiple railway zones (Western, Southern, Northern, East Central, East Coast, Eastern, North East Frontier) increased train capacity by adding coaches.
• These capacity increases, largely effective from December 6, 2025, targeted high-demand routes across various regions.
• Four special train services, including a Vande Bharat special, were also introduced to further facilitate passenger travel.

Why It Matters: Railways offers critical support to travelers impacted by IndiGo flight disruptions.