Ahmedabad: The railway connectivity in remote areas of Kutch is set to expand as the Western Railway’s Ahmedabad Division has invited tenders worth ₹2,046.06 crore for the construction of two new railway line sections in the region. The latest tenders are for Vayor–Lakhpat and Deshalpar–Hajipir–Luna. The projects are part of a wider railway expansion plan approved by the Union Cabinet in August 2025, which aims to add 145 route km to Gujarat’s railway network. The two projects, wi...Read More

Dahod: Nearly two months after being opened on a trial basis, the 55-km stretch of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway between Limkheda and Godhra in Gujarat has been officially opened to motorists. The section, covered under Packages 27 and 28, became operational on the first day of Navratri. The newly operational section passes through Dahod district and is expected to improve connectivity and ease travel for motorists. Its opening brings an end to the long wait for residents of the district, who c...Read More

Vadodara: The Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project has achieved a key milestone in Vadodara with the successful launch of all 14 portal beams over the Delhi–Mumbai Rajdhani main line, the National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) said in a press release. The completion of all 14 portal beams marks a major construction milestone and an important step towards integrating the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train corridor with Vadodara’s existing railway network while navigating one of ...Read More

Mumbai: Four trains from Gujarat to Mumbai will terminate at Borivali instead of Bandra Terminus on October 12, 13, 15 and 16 due to platform construction work at Bandra Terminus, according to Western Railway. Passengers travelling to Bandra Terminus on these services will have to make alternative arrangements for the onward journey from Borivali. The temporary change has been necessitated by construction work at Bandra Terminus and restrictions on train stabling during the work. The affected...Read More

Rajkot: The winter flight schedule at Rajkot International Airport (Hirasar) will come into effect from October 25, with an increase in flight frequency compared with the current summer schedule and changes in timings on several routes. The revised schedule has adjusted the arrival and departure timings of several flights by 15 to 45 minutes, taking into account winter weather conditions and the possibility of fog. A new Rajkot-Goa flight has been added to the schedule. The service to ...Read More

Gandhinagar: As India’s aviation sector enters a period of rapid expansion, Gujarat is emerging as one of the country’s centres for pilot training. At present, Gujarat has five operational Flying Training Organisations. Four operate from state-owned airstrips at Mehsana and Amreli, while one functions at Bhavnagar Airport on land allotted by the Airports Authority of India. The operational FTOs include Skynex Aero Pvt. Ltd. and Blue Ray Aviation Pvt. Ltd. at Mehsana; Vision Flying Train...Read More

Surat: Surat International Airport has expanded its use of renewable energy through solar power generation and procurement of green electricity, along with measures to reuse treated wastewater. The airport has installed two solar photovoltaic (PV) plants with a combined capacity of 140 kWp. The plants generate about 533 units of electricity a day, amounting to approximately 17,000 units a month. The solar installations reduce the airport's electricity expenditure by around ₹1.26 lakh...Read More

Ahmedabad: The 480-metre-long bridge over Sabarmati River in Ahmedabad has been completed. Standing approximately 36 metres tall, equivalent to a 12-storey building (around 118 feet), the bridge is one of the major structures of the Bullet Train corridor in Ahmedabad. It is located adjacent to the Western Railway’s Ahmedabad–Delhi main line, which is approximately 14.8 metres above ground level. The bridge is located between Sabarmati and Ahmedabad Bullet Train stations, approximately 1 k...Read More

Kheda, October 4, 2026: Ahmedabad Rural Police and Western Railway Government Railway Police (GRP) have solved the gold robbery reported at Kheda Railway Station within hours, arresting all four accused and recovering the entire stolen property. Police recovered 2.90 kg of gold valued at approximately ₹4 crore, along with the two cars allegedly used in the crime—a Tata Tiago and a Maruti Baleno. The recovery represents 100% of the stolen gold. The robbery took place at around 5 pm at K...Read More

Ahmedabad: The Sabarmati Integrated Coaching Depot (SBT) of Western Railway has become the first coaching depot in the zone to receive a Retractable Rigid Overhead Conductor System (RRCS), a modern overhead electrification technology designed to improve safety and operational efficiency. The retractable Overhead Equipment (OHE) system has been installed over a total length of 620 metres within the depot premises. The system is a motorised, pit-mounted overhead conductor arrangement designed f...Read More