Ahmedabad: Passenger access to Ahmedabad railway station from the Saraspur side has been restored with the opening of a newly constructed foot-overbridge, ending a four-month-long restriction. The bridge was inaugurated for passenger use by Western Railway’s Ahmedabad Division Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) Ved Prakash and Ahmedabad MP Dinesh Makwana. The reopening is expected to ease commuters’ access to the station, particularly ahead of the upcoming festive season, when passenger tra...Read More

Anand: The foundation stone for a new railway overbridge at the Vaghasi railway crossing on the Ahmedabad–Mumbai railway line was laid on Wednesday. The ₹42-crore project, to be constructed on the Anand–Vaghasi road, will connect Anand city to the Ahmedabad–Mumbai National Highway and is expected to ease traffic congestion in the area. The project aims to provide relief to residents and motorists who frequently face delays and inconvenience due to the railway crossing. Anand MLA Yo...Read More

Ahmedabad: An Air India flight from Frankfurt, Germany, to Delhi was diverted to Jaipur on Wednesday after its pilot reportedly issued a suspected hijack alert. Flight AI-2030 landed safely at Jaipur International Airport at 9:35 am and was moved to an isolation bay for security checks. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is investigating the incident, according to sources. Initial checks indicated that the aircraft's operations were normal. However, authorities are investigating...Read More

Ahmedabad: Indian carriers IndiGo, Air India and Akasa Air have suspended flights to and from several Saudi Arabian cities until October 17, 2026, citing escalating tensions in the Middle East and concerns over aviation safety following recent attacks in the region. The suspensions have affected services connecting Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam and Madinah. Flights operated by IndiGo and Akasa Air between Jeddah and Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport have also been cancelle...Read More

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