Ahmedabad: The terminal station and schedule of the Ahmedabad-Okha Vande Bharat Express have been changed, with the train now beginning operations from Sabarmati station instead of Ahmedabad (Kalupur) station. According to the revised schedule issued by the Railway Department, the changes came into effect from Monday. The Ahmedabad-Okha Vande Bharat Express, which previously operated in the evening, will now run in the morning and operate six days a week, except Tuesday. Under the new time...Read More

Amreli: The Sabarmati-Veraval Vande Bharat Express began operations on its new route on Monday, with an official stoppage at Chital in Amreli district. While the new service was welcomed by Chital villagers, residents of nearby Lathi have demanded a halt in their city, which has not been included among the train’s stoppages. The Vande Bharat Express was flagged off from Botad by Union Minister of State Nimuben Bambhaniya. The inauguration was attended by BJP leaders, railway officials and e...Read More

Ahmedabad: Customs officials at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International (SVPI) Airport in the city intercepted a couple arriving from Sharjah and seized gold jewellery and other undeclared goods worth approximately Rs 32.37 lakh, officials said on Sunday. According to Ahmedabad Customs, the Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) intercepted the two passengers based on intelligence developed through passenger profiling after they arrived in Ahmedabad from Sharjah. During the examination, officials foun...Read More

Ahmedabad: With Ganeshotsav approaching and a heavy rush of passengers expected during the festival season, Western Railway has announced additional trips of several Ganpati special trains to facilitate passenger movement and manage the festive rush. The booking for these additional trips will begin from August 15, 2026, through all railway Passenger Reservation System (PRS) counters and the official IRCTC website. The special trains will operate with special fares. According to Western Ra...Read More

Ahmedabad: Several train services on the Ahmedabad-Palanpur section will be affected due to the commissioning of the Automatic Signalling System between Ambaliyasan, Jagudan, Mahesana and Bhandu Motidau, along with a Non-Interlocking (NI) block. As part of the work, several trains will be cancelled, partially cancelled or diverted on August 13 and 14, 2026. Trains Cancelled on August 14 The following train services will remain cancelled on August 14: 79433/79434 Sabarmati BG–Patan–Sa...Read More

Ahmedabad: The Ministry of Railways has approved the extension of Train No. 22927/22928 Bandra Terminus–Ahmedabad–Bandra Terminus Lok Shakti Superfast Express up to Vadnagar, providing a direct rail service extension for passengers in North Gujarat. The extension will come into effect with Train No. 22927 Bandra Terminus–Ahmedabad Lok Shakti Superfast Express from its journey commencing at Bandra Terminus on August 13, 2026. Consequently, Train No. 22928 Ahmedabad–Bandra Terminus Lok ...Read More

Navsari: Western Railway has announced an additional stoppage at Navsari station for the Karnavati Express, providing added convenience to passengers travelling between Ahmedabad, Surat, Navsari and Mumbai. Train No. 12933 Bandra Terminus–Vatva Karnavati Express will have the additional stoppage at Navsari with effect from the journey commencing Friday, August 14, 2026. The train will arrive at Navsari at 4:41 pm and depart at 4:43 pm. Similarly, Train No. 12934 Ahmedabad–Bandra Terminus K...Read More

Ahmedabad: The Ahmedabad Division of Western Railway has achieved a new milestone in freight operations with the loading of its first mini rake carrying wheat for ITC Ltd. The wheat consignment was loaded at Kadi station in the Ahmedabad Division on August 9 and transported to NTW in the Mysuru Division. The movement also marked ITC Ltd.’s entry as a new freight customer and NTW as a new destination for the Ahmedabad Division. According to the Ahmedabad Division, the mini rake generated ...Read More

Ahmedabad: Customs officials at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International (SVPI) Airport have arrested a 24-year-old passenger after allegedly recovering gold concealed inside capsules hidden in his body. According to the Customs Department, the passenger, a native of Godhra, was intercepted by the Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) after arriving from Jeddah via Doha on Sunday. During the examination, officials found 467 grams of gold paste concealed inside his body. The capsules were removed under...Read More

Ahmedabad:  The proposed extension of train no. 19223/19224 from Sabarmati to Jammu Tavi to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra (SMVD Katra) has moved forward with the Railway Board working out  timings following discussions held on July 30, 2026. According to the proposed schedule, train no. 19223, currently operating between Sabarmati and Jammu Tawi, will be extended up to SMVD Katra. The train will depart Sabarmati at 10:25 and is proposed to reach SMVD Katra at 18:55. On the return journey,...Read More