Mumbai: Ashoka Buildcon Limited has emerged as the lowest bidder (L1) for a ₹865.90 crore National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) project involving the construction of an eight-lane section of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway in Gujarat. In a regulatory filing dated November 5, the infrastructure company said it had been declared the L1 bidder for the project, which involves completing the balance construction work on the Karvad-Jujuwa section (Package 9) of the Vadodara-Mumbai stretch of th...Read More

Ahmedabad: The Ahmedabad Division of Western Railway has awarded a 35-year contract to Emirates Logistics India Private Limited for developing a Gati Shakti Cargo Terminal (GCT) at Khakhrechi in Morbi district. The project involves developing modern freight loading and unloading facilities on 80,413 square metres of railway land through private investment. The initiative aims to strengthen regional freight infrastructure, improve logistics efficiency and increase railway revenue through the c...Read More

Ahmedabad: Western Railway will operate two unreserved weekly special trains connecting Gujarat with Bihar to accommodate additional passenger rush during the Diwali and Chhath Puja festivals. The special trains will operate on a special fare basis, providing additional travel options for passengers heading to Bihar. The two services will connect Sabarmati with Muzaffarpur and Ahmedabad with Jhanjharpur, with a total of four trips each. Sabarmati–Muzaffarpur Unreserved Special Train No. 0...Read More

Ahmedabad: With thousands of passengers expected during the Diwali and Chhath rush, Ahmedabad railway stations have strengthened security with 240 CCTV cameras and 110 additional Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel. Ahmedabad station has 119 cameras and Sabarmati 121, with 60 more proposed. CCTV control rooms will operate round the clock, while plainclothes personnel will monitor passenger-related crimes. The additional RPF deployment includes 55 personnel at Ahmedabad, 40 at Sabarmati a...Read More

Ahmedabad: Traffic movement on the road near Nana Chiloda Junction, where the SP Ring Road intersects NH 48 on the route from Ahmedabad to Himmatnagar and Udaipur, has been temporarily disrupted due to ongoing construction work. The road has been completely closed at the junction, prompting Ahmedabad Traffic Police to issue alternative route instructions for commuters. Road Closure at Nana Chiloda Junction; Traffic Diversions Announced for Motorists Heading to Himmatnagar, Udaipur https://t....Read More

Surat: Western Railway has suspended parcel booking and handling at Surat and Udhna railway stations from November 5 to 15, 2026, to ensure passenger safety and prevent overcrowding during the Diwali and Chhath Puja festive rush. The restriction, announced through a circular issued by Western Railway headquarters in Mumbai, will apply to both inward and outward movement of departmental railway parcels and leased parcel traffic. The decision comes amid an expected surge in passenger traffic...Read More

Ahmedabad: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (SVPIA) in Ahmedabad has expanded its international connectivity with the launch of Vietnam Airlines' direct service to Hanoi, marking the airline's entry into Gujarat and making Ahmedabad its fifth passenger destination in India. The inaugural flight departed from Ahmedabad on November 3, establishing a new direct air link between Gujarat and Vietnam. The service will operate four times a week, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and...Read More

Sabarmati: The Jodhpur–Sabarmati Vande Bharat Express is set to undergo a major capacity upgrade, with plans to increase its coach composition from 8 to 16 coaches, doubling its passenger capacity from 530 to approximately 1,060 seats. The Jodhpur Division of North Western Railway has submitted a positive operational feasibility report to the railway headquarters following a request from the Railway Board. The date for implementing the expanded coach composition will be decided by the Railw...Read More

Ahmedabad: To manage the anticipated heavy passenger traffic during the upcoming Diwali and Chhath festivals, Western Railway has temporarily suspended the sale of platform tickets at six nominated railway stations from November 1 to November 15. The restriction applies to Bandra, Vapi, Valsad, Udhna, Surat and Mehsana railway stations. The move is aimed at regulating crowd movement, preventing overcrowding on platforms and ensuring the smooth movement of passengers during the festive travel ...Read More

Ahmedabad: Western Railway has introduced a new daily superfast express service between Sabarmati and Varanasi to strengthen rail connectivity between Gujarat, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. The Sabarmati–Varanasi Superfast Express (Train No. 12205) will commence regular operations on November 4. It will leave Sabarmati at 5.20 am daily and arrive in Varanasi at 6.30 am the following day. The return service (Train No. 12206) will depart Varanasi at 5.30 pm daily, from Monday, reaching Sabarma...Read More