Sabarmati: For the convenience of passengers and to provide better connectivity, Western Railway has decided to extend Train Nos. 19223/19224 Sabarmati–Jammu Tawi–Sabarmati Express up to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra. According to a press release issued by Vineet Abhishek, Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Railway, Train No. 19223 Sabarmati–Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Express will depart from Sabarmati daily at 10.25 hrs and reach Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra at 18.55 hrs the ne...Read More

Valsad: Train services on several routes will be affected on August 21, 22 and 23 due to infrastructure work at Valsad Railway Station, Western Railway has announced. The changes include short termination and short origination of several trains, partial and full cancellations, as well as delays and regulation of train services. Passengers have been advised to plan their journeys accordingly. Trains affected on August 21 12930 Vadodara–Valsad Intercity Express: The train will be short term...Read More

Navsari: Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL) on Tuesday launched the Rapid Cargo Service on the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC), connecting major logistics hubs in the NCR and northern India with industrial centres in Gujarat. Railway Board Member (Operations and Business Development) Dr Manoj Singh flagged off the service in the presence of senior DFCCIL and Railway Ministry officials. Unlike the existing NMGHS parcel service, which mainly served des...Read More

Ahmedabad: Direct air connectivity between Ahmedabad and Mundra in Kutch has commenced from August 17, 2026, with Star Air launching the service in collaboration with Adani Airports. The new connection is expected to benefit people associated with business, industry, education and startups, while providing faster connectivity between Ahmedabad and Mundra, one of the country's major port and logistics hubs. Star Air will operate flights between Ahmedabad and Mundra three days a week on Monday, ...Read More

Ahmedabad: Around 70% of the redevelopment work at Chandlodia A and B railway stations under Western Railway has been completed under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. The stations are being modernised at a cost of Rs 45.72 crore, with a focus on improving passenger facilities and overall station infrastructure. The redevelopment includes a new station building, a wide foot overbridge/air concourse, lifts and Divyangjan-friendly facilities, along with improved parking and circulating areas....Read More

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