Talking about the arrangements done by the Eastern Railway (ER), the ministry informed that it has implemented augmentations in three key trains, adding Sleeper Class coaches over six trips on December 7 and 8, meeting increased regional and inter-state travel demand in the east
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Moneycontrol06/12/2025

Railways adds 116 coaches to 37 trains, 4 special services amid Indigo disruptions.

  • Indian Railways added 116 coaches to 37 premium trains for 114 trips due to increased demand from flight disruptions.
  • Augmentations include Chair Car, Sleeper Class, 3AC, and 2AC coaches across various routes.
  • Southern Railway led with 18 train augmentations, followed by Northern, Western, East Central, East Coast, Eastern, and Northeast Frontier Railways.
  • Measures were implemented from December 6, 2025, onwards to expand accommodation capacity nationwide.
  • Four special train services, including Vande Bharat and Superfast trains, are also operating to support passengers.

Why It Matters: Railways offer vital travel options due to flight disruptions.

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