Amid IndiGo flight chaos, Indian Railways announces fresh measures. Check full list

IndiGo flights cancelled, IndiGo flights news: Amid the ongoing IndiGo flight disruptions across the country, Indian Railways (IR) has announced the addition of extra coaches to several trains. The national transporter is also planning further arrangements to ensure passenger convenience during this period.

Speaking to Indianexpress.com, Himanshu Shekhar Upadhyay, Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO), Northern Railway has confirmed the development. He also stated that further arrangements are under planning for passenger convenience.

Special trains announced

The North Western Railway has announced the operation of two special trains:

• Train No. 09729, Durgapura (Jaipur) – Bandra Terminus Special train will depart Durgapura at 12:25 PM on Sunday, December 7, 2025, and arrive at Bandra Terminus at 7:00 AM the next day. Similarly, Train No. 09730, Bandra Terminus – Durgapura (Jaipur) Special train will depart Bandra Terminus at 10:00 AM on Monday, December 8, 2025, and arrive at Durgapura at 5:30 AM the next day. This train will stop at Vanasthali Niwai, Sawai Madhopur, Kota, Ramganj Mandi, Bhawani Mandi, Nagda, Ratlam, Vadodara, Bharuch, Surat, Navsari, Valsad, Vapi, Palg, and Borivali stations en route. This train will have a total of 23 coaches including 01 First cum Second AC, 02 Second AC, 05 Third AC, 09 Second Sleeper, 04 General Class and 02 Guard coaches.
• Train No. 04725, Hisar-Khadki Special train will leave Hisar at 05.50 hrs on Sunday (07.12.25) at 12.40 hrs and depart at 13.00 hrs and will reach Khadki at 10.45 hrs on Monday. Similarly, Train No. 04726, Khadki-Hisar Special train will leave Khadki at 17.00 hrs on Monday (08.12.25) at 17.00 hrs and will arrive Jaipur station at 14.40 hrs and depart at 14.50 hrs and will reach Hisar at 22.25 hrs. This train service will stop at Sadulpur, Loharu, Chidawa, Jhunjhunu, Nawalgarh, Sikar, Ringas, Jaipur, Durgapura, Sawai Madhopur, Kota, Bhawani Mandi, Nagda, Ratlam, Godhra, Vadodara, Bharuch, Surat, Valsad, Vapi, Basai Road, Kalyan, Lonavala and Chinchwad stations en route.  This train service will have a total of 22 coaches including 01 First cum Second AC, 02 Second AC, 07 Third AC, 08 Second Sleeper, 02 General Class and 02 Guard coaches.

IndiGo flight latest news

Meanwhile, Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) has taken urgent and proactive measures to address the ongoing disruption in flight schedules, particularly those of Indigo Airlines. In a statement, the MoCA said: “The Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) orders of the DGCA have been placed in abeyance with immediate effect. Without compromising on air safety, this decision has been taken solely in the interest of passengers, especially senior citizens, students, patients, and others who rely on timely air travel for essential needs.”