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

Ahmedabad: In a significant initiative aimed at strengthening rail operations within Western Railway's Ahmedabad Division, the construction of an Integrated Control Centre is progressing rapidly. The centre is set to become fully operational by June 2026. Spanning approximately 24,500 square feet, this modern complex will serve as the “nerve centre” for rail operations across the North Gujarat region. Since its inception in 2003, the Ahmedabad Division has recorded remarkable progress. Frei...Read More

Vadodara: Google Maps now shows the newly opened Delhi-Mumbai Expressway stretch between Godhra and Vadodara. The stretch has been opened on a trial basis and, for now, no toll is being charged. This high-speed corridor significantly reduces travel time, often cutting it nearly in half compared to conventional highways between the two district headquarters. The journey now typically takes just 40 to 50 minutes. With this seamless, safer, faster, and shorter route, long-distance travel, su...Read More