Bhavnagar: Indian Railways has sanctioned the Bhavnagar Para (BVP) Yard Remodeling project in Gujarat at an estimated cost of around ₹125 crore, aimed at easing congestion at Bhavnagar Terminus and strengthening rail infrastructure in the city. The project will shift stabling and other operational activities to Bhavnagar Para, helping reduce rake detention, improve train movement and provide greater operational flexibility. The remodeling will include four loop lines, an engine reversal ...Read More

Gandhinagar: The Railway Board has approved the introduction of a new Vande Bharat Express between Surat and Udaipur City, creating a new semi-high-speed rail link between South Gujarat, central Gujarat, Rajasthan and the Udaipur region. According to a Railway Board communication issued on August 31, 2026, the proposed train will operate as Train No. 26903 Surat-Udaipur City Vande Bharat Express and Train No. 26904 Udaipur City-Surat Vande Bharat Express. The service will run six days a we...Read More

Ahmedabad: An Air India Express flight travelling from Dammam in Saudi Arabia to New Delhi was diverted to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (SVPIA) in Ahmedabad and made an emergency landing on Monday after a bomb threat was reported onboard. The flight took off at 10:25 am IST with 32 passengers and made the emergency landing at 4:22 pm. Following the landing, all passengers were evacuated and taken to the terminal building by bus. The aircraft was then moved to an isolated are...Read More

Surat: An IndiGo flight from Navi Mumbai to Diu was diverted to Surat Airport on Sunday after sudden weather deterioration, including strong winds and poor visibility, made it difficult for the pilot to land safely at Diu Airport. IndiGo flight 6E-7023, carrying 42 passengers, took off from Navi Mumbai Airport for Diu. However, as the aircraft approached Diu Airport, weather conditions in the area suddenly worsened. Due to strong winds and low visibility, the pilot decided against attempting ...Read More

Surat: Amid growing concerns over food hygiene, a video showing a rat eating a puff at a food stall inside Surat railway station has gone viral on social media. The video sparked outrage among passengers, prompting railway authorities to seal the outlet. Western Railway has also initiated proceedings for further action, including possible cancellation of the contractor’s licence. The around 30-second video is believed to have been recorded by a passenger at around 3.30am on Saturday or S...Read More

Vadodara: A direct air taxi service between Vadodara and Mundra has been launched, providing faster connectivity between two of Gujarat’s major industrial and commercial centres. Vadodara Lok Sabha MP Hemang Joshi announced the launch on social media. The service is expected to benefit industrialists, business executives and professionals travelling to Mundra Port and nearby industrial areas. The regional air taxi network will also connect Mundra with Jamnagar, Diu and Rajkot, with retur...Read More

Porbandar: A major accident was averted early Thursday after a camel was trapped on the railway track on the Vansjaliya–Ranavav section in Porbandar. The incident disrupted rail traffic for several hours, with two trains cancelled and four delayed, affecting thousands of passengers. The incident occurred around 4:45 am on August 27, when the loco pilot of Train No. 19015 Saurashtra Express (Dadar–Porbandar) noticed the camel on the track and immediately stopped the train. The prompt actio...Read More

Ahmedabad: A new precast pedestrian subway was installed at Vastrapur in Ahmedabad in just 7 hours and 15 minutes during an eight-hour railway traffic block on the night of August 25-26, completing the work 45 minutes ahead of schedule. The work, carried out during the traffic block provided by Western Railway, included excavation, site preparation, installation of the factory-manufactured precast pedestrian subway and completion of the work. Western Railway Installs Precast Pedestrian Sub...Read More

Ahmedabad: Another milestone in the history of Indian Railways is set to be recorded in Gujarat, with the country’s first LNG-diesel dual-fuel DEMU train set to operate from Sabarmati Railway Station. The train is likely to be flagged off by Union Home Minister Amit Shah on September 4. Developed with a focus on reducing fuel consumption and emissions, the dual-fuel DEMU has been designed to run on both diesel and LNG without compromising engine power. As part of the initiative, two 1,40...Read More

Ahmedabad: A Ranip resident allegedly swapped his boarding pass with a Thane man at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport to change his destination from Nepal to Toronto, according to an FIR. The incident took place in the early hours of August 16. As per the FIR, an airline staffer stopped a Canada-bound passenger over suspicion of a fake Canadian visa and passport. During questioning, officials found that he was actually an Ahmedabad resident who had been cleared to fly to Kathmandu...Read More