Ahmedabad: The Ministry of Railways has announced the shifting of terminal stations for several trains originating or terminating at Kalupur Railway Station in Ahmedabad. These changes aim to facilitate ongoing infrastructure work being carried out by the National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) and the Rail Land Development Authority (RLDA). As per the notification issued by the Railway Board on November 25, 2024, the terminals of two trains will be shifted from Kalupur Railway ...Read More

Surat: Indigo Airlines will start new flight connecting Bengaluru to Surat for which ticket booking has started already. Presently, Indigo and Air India Express operate daily one each flight on the route connecting Surat and Bengaluru. From 31st December, a third flight will be added to the schedule, as Indigo will operate daily two flights between Surat and Bengaluru instead of one. The new flight will leave Bengaluru at 6.40 am and land at Surat airport at 8.20 am. In return journey it w...Read More

Vadodara: Western Railways had proposed to build several new railway stations including 36 in Gujarat for which approval has been sought from the Railway Board. Maximum of the new railway stations proposed to be set up in Gujarat are 10 on Chhota Udepur - Dhar railway line, 16 on Dahod - Zabua - Dhar - Indore railway line, 4 on Naliya - Jakhau port railway line. Western Railway has also sought the Railway Board's approval to set up 1 new railway station each on Modasa -Shamlaji road and Bh...Read More

Dahod: The local farmers from four villages in Jhalod taluka protested the ongoing survey work to set up an airport. The locals forced to stop the survey procedure, following which the district collector held a meeting of villagers. The district collector cleared the doubts of the locals and said that the airport would come up over only limited size of land, but for that, the survey would be conducted covering around 15 km area around the proposed airport. He said the survey in wider ar...Read More

Ahmedabad: The Meru Cab service by Mahindra Logistics is now available at Sardar Vallabhbhai International Airport in the city. The service was launched earlier this week. Passengers traveling via the airport can now book a cab by calling the company’s designated number, 8970489704. Rides can also be booked through the Meru Cabs app, available on the Play Store and Apple App Store. According to the company, the cabs will be available for airport transfers, rentals, and outstation service...Read More

Ahmedabad: SpiceJet announced on Friday the launch of a new flight service from Ahmedabad to Jaipur, which will continue on to Varanasi. As part of its winter schedule, the airline has introduced flight SG 2957 from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (SVPI) to Jaipur International Airport. This flight will operate daily. From Sunday to Friday, the flight will depart from SVPI at 9:25 pm and land in Jaipur at 11:05 pm. On Saturdays, the flight will depart from Ahmedabad at 8:20 pm an...Read More

Ahmedabad: Western Railway is advancing steadily in the installation of 'KAVACH,' an indigenously developed Automatic Train Protection (ATP) technology that significantly enhances train safety and operational efficiency. Developed by the Research Designs and Standards Organization (RDSO), KAVACH is designed to prevent train collisions, assist loco pilots in avoiding Signal Passing at Danger (SPAD), and ensure continuous speed supervision. The system adheres to international standards, including ...Read More

Surat: Indian Railways has completed upgrades on 741 kilometers of single track in the Konkan region, enabling 45 major trains to operate at speeds of 120 km/h. The new speed limit will significantly reduce travel time, allowing passengers to reach their destinations faster. For instance, the journey from Surat to Goa and South India will be shortened by about an hour, with timings varying by station. The speed increase applies to trains with LHB coaches along the entire 741-kilometer stretch...Read More

Surat: The Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SGCCI) has requested the reinstatement of Andheri station as a halt for superfast trains like Vande Bharat, Rajdhani, Shatabdi, Tejas, and Karnavati. This request was made in a letter to Western Railway’s Divisional Railway Manager, Niraj Verma. Many passengers from Surat and South Gujarat travel to Mumbai by train to catch flights from Mumbai International Airport, but they face challenges as these major trains no longer stop at...Read More