Ahmedabad: Multiple SpiceJet flights on the Mumbai–Ahmedabad route were delayed by several hours, leaving hundreds of passengers stranded at Mumbai airport overnight. Frustrated by the prolonged delays, passengers raised slogans of “SpiceJet hai hai,” with videos of the protest going viral on social media. The disruption has been reported since Wednesday, when the 4:35 pm flight (SG 880) to Ahmedabad was cancelled. Another flight (SG 691) on the same route, scheduled to depart at 9:55 pm,...Read More

Ahmedabad: The Vande Bharat Express has become a key driver of premium rail travel from Ahmedabad and across Gujarat, with nearly 73 lakh passengers availing the service between October 2022 and March 2026. In this period, six pairs of Vande Bharat trains operating from the state generated revenue of Rs 722 crore (approx.). The Ahmedabad–Mumbai corridor, in particular, has witnessed robust demand, with both services on this route emerging as a preferred option for business travellers, profess...Read More

Surat: As part of the ongoing redevelopment of Western Railway’s Surat Railway Station, a key construction phase involving “through-roof launching” has commenced on Platforms 2, 3, and 4. In view of this work, temporary changes have been made to the operation of several trains until May 15. Vineet Abhishek, Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Railway, said the decision was taken after due consideration of passenger safety and train punctuality. Accordingly, temporary operational adj...Read More

Ahmedabad: Construction of a 36-metre-tall bridge, equivalent to a 12-storey building (approx. 118 feet), over the Sabarmati River in Ahmedabad is advancing steadily as part of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project, the National High Speed Rail Corporation said in a press release. The 480-metre-long bridge is being built alongside the Western Railway’s Ahmedabad–Delhi main line. Strategically located between the Sabarmati and Ahmedabad bullet train stations, it lies approximately 1 km...Read More

Panchmahal: Four members of a family lost their lives, while another sustained serious injuries after their speeding car jumped the divider on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway in Panchmahal district on Monday, police said. According to information, the family was returning from Rajasthan when the mishap occurred. The car, reportedly moving at high speed, went out of control after the driver lost control of the steering near Kalol. The vehicle then jumped the central divider and veered onto the opp...Read More

Surat: Taking lessons from last Sunday’s chaos and uncontrolled crowd surge, the Western Railway administration managed the situation efficiently at Udhna railway station this Sunday with tight security arrangements and precise micro-planning. Compared to around 28,000 passengers recorded on April 19, the footfall dropped to an estimated 17,000 on April 26. Under the direct monitoring of senior railway officials and strict crowd discipline, all passengers were dispatched to their destinatio...Read More

Ahmedabad: Officials of the Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) of Customs at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International (SVPI) Airport on Sunday seized 61 designer and high-value ink pens from an international traveller arriving in the city from Japan. The estimated market value of the seized items is around ₹25 lakh. According to officials, a male passenger arriving from Japan via Ho Chi Minh City on VietJet flight VJ 1805 was intercepted on April 26 after baggage scanning raised suspicion. Acting on...Read More

Ahmedabad/Mumbai: Western Railway has today notified continuation of operational changes in Train No. 22961/22962 Mumbai Central – Ahmedabad – Mumbai Central Vande Bharat Express and Train No. 12933/12934 Vatva/Ahmedabad – Mumbai Central Karnavati Express. According to a press release issued by the Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Railway, Vineet Abhishek, the temporary augmentation of Train No. 22961/22962 Vande Bharat Express from 16 coaches to 20 coaches, earlier notified up...Read More

Ahmedabad: A six-lane greenfield highway is being planned in Gujarat to provide a direct connection between Ahmedabad and the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway. Moving forward with the project, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has invited proposals for the preparation of a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the development of a new six-lane greenfield highway connecting Ahmedabad to Godhra. This major infrastructure project, covering a tentative length of 120 km, is designed to provide a di...Read More

Surat: Surat International Airport has witnessed its all-time high in passenger traffic, recording 18,14,572 passengers during the 2025–26 financial year. This milestone marks a significant increase from 17.24 lakh passengers in 2024–25, indicating that the city's demand for air travel continues to surge despite limited flight options and geopolitical challenges. Growth by the Numbers According to the latest data, the airport handled 16,06,882 domestic passengers and 2,07,690 international...Read More