Surat: Western Railway on Wednesday announced the regularisation of the existing Bandra Terminus–Udhna Special train service. As per Western Railways, Train No. 09055/09056 Bandra Terminus–Udhna Special will operate as Train No. 19055/19056 Bandra Terminus–Udhna Express from August 1, 2026, from both ends as a regular service. The daily train will run between Bandra Terminus in Mumbai and Udhna in Surat district, providing improved connectivity for commuters and long-distance passeng...Read More

Surat: A few trains operating from Surat Railway Station will be partially cancelled or regulated due to ongoing infrastructure work being undertaken by Indian Railways at the station. As per the Western Railway, Train No. 12935 Bandra Terminus–Surat Intercity Express will be short-terminated at Udhna station from June 11 to June 17, 2026. As a result, the train will remain partially cancelled between Udhna and Surat during this period. Similarly, Train No. 20925 Surat–Amravati Superfa...Read More

Vadodara: The first indigenous C-295 military transport aircraft manufactured by Tata Advanced Systems Limited in collaboration with Airbus took its first trial flight from Vadodara Airport on Tuesday. The aircraft, assembled at the Tata-Airbus facility in Harni, took off from Vadodara Airport at around 2 pm and successfully returned after the test flight. With the successful completion of flight trials, the Indian Air Force could receive the first Made-in-India C-295 aircraft before September ...Read More

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) has expanded its Volvo bus network across the state by increasing services on key routes and introducing new long-distance connections. Volvo bus service has been increased to 10 daily trips between Ahmedabad (Nehrunagar) and Vadodara. A new Volvo bus service from Ahmedabad to Somnath has also been started via Bhavnagar, Mahuva, and Kodinar. The bus will depart from Gita Mandir at 7:30 am. Additionally, a Volvo bus service from D...Read More

Ahmedabad: With an aim to boost railway security and curb incidents of stone pelting on trains, including the Vande Bharat Express, the Railway Protection Force (RPF) has begun deploying drones for surveillance in the Ahmedabad Division. As part of the initiative, the drone monitoring has begun at Sabarmati and Gandhigram railway stations, along with their adjoining yard areas. As per the reports, railway yards have remained particularly vulnerable, with several trains allegedly targeted by m...Read More

Ahmedabad: Ongoing disruptions in West Asia airspace have taken a toll on international passenger traffic at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International (SVPI) Airport in the city, with data showing a sharp decline in footfall over the past few months. According to Airports Authority of India (AAI) figures, international passenger traffic at the airport fell from 1.95 lakh in March 2025 to 1.31 lakh in March 2026, registering a year-on-year decline of 32.7%. In April, the airport handled 1.49 lakh i...Read More

Rajkot: The Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) has allotted five new Volvo buses to the Rajkot division to strengthen premium intercity connectivity. Of the new buses, three will operate on the Rajkot–Bhuj route and two on the Rajkot–Vadodara route. The addition comes in response to growing passenger demand for comfortable and faster travel options. GSRTC officials said the new buses will enhance the frequency of Volvo services on two of the division's busiest routes. Last we...Read More

Rajkot: A major mishap was averted at Hirasar International Airport in Rajkot on Tuesday morning after an Air India flight bound for Delhi suffered a bird strike shortly after take-off, forcing the aircraft to return and make a precautionary emergency landing. The flight, carrying around 124 passengers, took off from Hirasar Airport when it was struck by a bird moments after departure. Following the incident, the pilot detected a possible technical issue and decided to return to the airport as ...Read More

Ahmedabad: The Weights and Measures Department has imposed penalties totalling Rs 40,000 on three commercial outlets operating at Ahmedabad airport for alleged violations of the Packaged Commodities Act, a news report said. The action followed a complaint alleging non-compliance with legal metrology regulations at shops located in both the domestic and international terminals. During inspections at Terminal 2, officials found three stores violating the prescribed norms. According to informatio...Read More

Mundra: Regional carrier Star Air, part of the Sanjay Ghodawat Group, is set to launch new direct flight services from Mundra from June 16, expanding air connectivity between Kutch and key destinations across India. Bookings for the new routes have already commenced on the airline's website. The airline will connect Mundra with four cities: Mumbai, Hindon (NCR), Goa (Mopa), and Surat. Flights on the Mundra–Mumbai route will operate five days a week (Monday to Thursday and Saturday). The serv...Read More