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IndiGo flight cancellation: Indian Railways announces over 75 special trains to clear extra rush – Full list

IndiGo flight cancellations, Indian Railways special trains list 2025: After adding over 100 extra coaches to various long-distance trains, the Ministry of Railways has now announced the introduction of several special trains to manage the increased passenger rush.

6 min readUpdated: Dec 6, 2025 05:58 PM IST

These services are expected to benefit travellers stranded at airports who are unable to reach their destinations.

IndiGo flight cancellations: These services are expected to benefit travellers stranded at airports who are unable to reach their destinations. (Image: Anish Mondal)

IndiGo flight cancellation news: Amid ongoing disruptions to IndiGo flights and the inconvenience faced by passengers, Indian Railways has stepped in to offer alternative travel options. After adding over 100 extra coaches to various long-distance trains, the Ministry of Railways has now announced the introduction of several special trains to manage the increased passenger rush.

“In response to the recent cancellation of Indigo flights, Railway has decided to run special trains to manage the surge in passenger demand. This initiative aims to ensure seamless travel and provide timely relief to affected passengers,” the railways said in a statement.

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Indian Railways special trains list

To ensure passenger convenience, Indian Railways has introduced more than 75 special trains connecting multiple cities across the country. These services are expected to benefit travellers stranded at airports who are unable to reach their destinations.

Bookings for these special trains are now open through both online and offline modes. Here is the full list of special trains:

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Train number 08073 Santragachi-Yelahanka Special
Train number 08074 Yelahanka-Santragachi Special
Train number 08073 Santragachi-Yelahanka Special
Train number 02870 Howrah-CSMT Mumbai Special
Train number 02869 CSMT Mumbai-Howrah Special
Train number 07148 Cherlapalli-Shalimar Special
Train number 07149 Shalimar-Cherlapalli Special
Train number 02417 Prayagraj-New Delhi Special
Train number 02418 New Delhi-Prayagraj Special
Train number 02275 Prayagraj-New Delhi Special
Train number 02276 New Delhi-Prayagraj Special
Train number 04474 Ghaziabad–Saharanpur Special
Train number 04473 Saharanpur–Ghaziabad Special
Train number 04476 Saharanpur–Ghaziabad Special
Train number 04475 Ghaziabad–Saharanpur Special
Train number 09497 Sabarmati BG-Delhi Jn Superfast Special
Train number 09498 Delhi Jn.-Sabarmati BG (Tri-Weekly) Superfast Special
Train number 09001 Mumbai Central – Bhiwani Superfast Special
Train number 09002 Bhiwani- Mumbai Central superfast Special
Train number 04725 HSR-KK Superfast Special
Train number 04726 KK-HSR Superfast Special
Train number 09729 DPA-BDTS Superfast Special
Train number 09730 BDTS-DPA Superfast Special
Train number 01413 PUNE-SBC
Train number 01414 SBC – PUNE
Train number 01409 PUNE-NZM
Train number 01410 NZM – PUNE
Train number 01019 LTT-MAO
Train number 01020 MAO-LTT
Train number 01019 CSMT-NZM
Train number 01020 NZM -CSMT
Train number 01015 LTT-LKO
Train number 01016 LKO-LTT
Train number 01012 NGP-CSMT
Train number 01011 CSMT-NGP
Train number 05587 GKP-LTT
Train number 05588 LTT-GKP
Train number 08245 BSP-LTT
Train number 08246 LTT-BSP
Train number 05591 Gorakhpur-Anand Vihar Terminal Special
Train number 04080 Hazrat Nizamuddin-Thiruvananthapuram Central Reserved Superfast Special Express one way
Train number 05592 Anand Vihar Terminal-Gorakhpur Special
Train number 02439 New Delhi-Martyr Captain Tushar Mahajan Vande Bharat Special Express
Train number 02440 Martyr Captain Tushar Mahajan-New Delhi Vande Bharat Special Express
Train number 04002 New Delhi–Mumbai Central Reserved Superfast Special Express
Train number 04001 Mumbai Central–New Delhi Reserved Superfast Special Express
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, Mumbai to Hazrat Nizamuddin (Delhi) Special will leave Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, Mumbai on 6.12.2025 at 17.15 hrs.
Pune to Bangalore Special will leave Pune on 6.12.2025 at 19.00 hrs.
Nagpur to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, Mumbai Special will leave Nagpur on 6.12.2025 at 22.10 hrs.
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, Mumbai to Nagpur Special will leave Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, Mumbai on 7.12.2025 at 15.30 hrs.
Lokmanya Tilak Terminus to Madgaon Special will leave Lokmanya Tilak Terminus on 7.12.2025 at 11.10 hrs.
Lokmanya Tilak Terminus to Hyderabad Special will leave on 7.12.205 at 17.20 hrs.
Pune to Hazrat Nizamuddin (Delhi) Special will leave Pune on 7.12.2025 at 20.20 hrs.
Train number 04460 New Delhi–Howrah Reserved Special Express
Train number 04459 Howrah–New Delhi Reserved Special Express
Train number 04062 Delhi Sarai Rohilla-Sabarmati Reserved Special Express
Train number 04061 Sabarmati-Delhi Sarai Rohilla Reserved Special Express
Train number 02309 Patna-Anand Vihar Terminal Special train
Train number 02310 Anand Vihar Terminal-Patna Special train
Train number 02395 Patna-Anand Vihar Terminal Special
Train number 02396 Anand Vihar Terminal-Patna Special
Train number 05563 Darbhanga-Anand Vihar Terminal Special
Train number 05564 Anand Vihar Terminal-Darbhanga Special
Train number 09003 Mumbai Central-Shakur Basti Superfast Special
Train number 09004 Shakur Basti-Mumbai Central Superfast Special

Train No. 09729, Durgapura (Jaipur)-Bandra Terminus Special, will depart Durgapura at 12:25 pm on Sunday, 7.12.25, and arrive at Bandra Terminus at 7:00 am the next day. Similarly, Train No. 09730, Bandra Terminus-Durgapura (Jaipur) Special train will depart from Bandra Terminus at 10:00 AM on Monday, 08.12.25, and will reach Durgapura at 05:30 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 number 04725, Hisar-Khadki special train will leave Hisar at 05.50 hrs on Sunday, 07.12.25 (01 trip), arrive at Jaipur station at 12.40 hrs and depart at 13.00 hrs and reach Khadki on Monday at 10.45 hrs. Similarly, train number 04726, Khadki-Hisar special train will leave Khadki at 17.00 hrs on Monday, 08.12.25 (01 trip), arrive at Jaipur station at 14.40 hrs and depart at 14.50 hrs and 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.
Train No. 04062, Delhi Sarai-Sabarmati Reserved Special Express train service will depart from Delhi Sarai on 06.12.25 at 8:10 hrs, arrive at Jaipur station at 14:15 hrs, depart at 14:25 hrs and reach Sabarmati at 00:30 hrs. Similarly, Train No. 04061, Sabarmati-Delhi Sarai Reserved Special Express train service will depart from Sabarmati on 07.12.25 at 05:30 hrs, arrive at Jaipur station at 15:45 hrs, depart at 15:55 hrs and reach Delhi Sarai at 23:00 hrs. This train service will halt at Delhi Cantt, Gurgaon, Rewari, Alwar, Jaipur, Kishangarh, Ajmer, Beawar, Marwar Junction, Falna, Abu Road and Palanpur stations en route. This train service will have 05 Second AC, 12 Third AC, 02 Power Car coaches.
Train number 06255 KSR Bengaluru-Chennai Egmore Special
Train number 06256 Chennai Egmore-KSR Bengaluru Special
Train number 06257 KSR Bengaluru-Dr MGR Chennai Central Special
Train number 06258 Dr MGR Chennai Central-KSR Bengaluru Special
Train No. 12951 Mumbai Central – New Delhi Rajdhani Express will be augmented with one AC 2-Tier Coach on 06.12.2025, 08.12.2025, 09.12.2025 & 10.12.2025.
In return direction, Train No. 12952 New Delhi – Mumbai Central Rajdhani Express will be augmented with one AC 2-Tier Coach on 07.12.2025, 09.12.2025, 10.12.2025 & 11.12.2025.
Train No. 12957 Sabarmati – New Delhi Swarna Jayanti Rajdhani Express will be augmented with one AC 2-Tier Coach on 06.12.2025, 08.12.2025, 09.12.2025 & 10.12.2025.
In return direction, Train No. 12958 New Delhi – Sabarmati Rajdhani Express will be augmented with one AC 2-Tier Coach on 07.12.2025, 09.12.2025, 10.12.2025 & 11.12.2025.

Anish Mondal

Anish Mondal is a journalist with over nine years of experience covering the railways and roadways. Currently a member of the Indianexpress.com editorial team, Anish specializes in high-impact sectors. Professional Journey Anish began his career at the public broadcaster Rajya Sabha Television (now Sansad TV), where he developed a foundational understanding of legislative processes and national governance. In 2018, he transitioned to digital financial journalism at FinancialExpress.com, spending nearly six years refining his expertise in market trends and corporate reporting. Before joining The Indian Express in 2025, he served as a key contributor at ETNowNews.com. Education & Expertise Anish’s reporting is backed by a rigorous academic background in communication and the humanities: Master of Journalism and Mass Communication (MJMC) – Apeejay Stya University Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Production (PGTVRJP) – Apeejay Institute of Mass Communication Bachelor of Arts (English Honours) – University of Calcutta Areas of Coverage Connectivity: Detailed reporting on the expansion of Indian Railways and National Highway networks. ... Read More

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