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

Ahmedabad: The Ministry of Railways has approved the extension of Train No. 22927/22928 Bandra Terminus–Ahmedabad–Bandra Terminus Lok Shakti Superfast Express up to Vadnagar, providing a direct rail service extension for passengers in North Gujarat. The extension will come into effect with Train No. 22927 Bandra Terminus–Ahmedabad Lok Shakti Superfast Express from its journey commencing at Bandra Terminus on August 13, 2026. Consequently, Train No. 22928 Ahmedabad–Bandra Terminus Lok ...Read More

Navsari: Western Railway has announced an additional stoppage at Navsari station for the Karnavati Express, providing added convenience to passengers travelling between Ahmedabad, Surat, Navsari and Mumbai. Train No. 12933 Bandra Terminus–Vatva Karnavati Express will have the additional stoppage at Navsari with effect from the journey commencing Friday, August 14, 2026. The train will arrive at Navsari at 4:41 pm and depart at 4:43 pm. Similarly, Train No. 12934 Ahmedabad–Bandra Terminus K...Read More

Ahmedabad: The Ahmedabad Division of Western Railway has achieved a new milestone in freight operations with the loading of its first mini rake carrying wheat for ITC Ltd. The wheat consignment was loaded at Kadi station in the Ahmedabad Division on August 9 and transported to NTW in the Mysuru Division. The movement also marked ITC Ltd.’s entry as a new freight customer and NTW as a new destination for the Ahmedabad Division. According to the Ahmedabad Division, the mini rake generated ...Read More

Ahmedabad: Customs officials at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International (SVPI) Airport have arrested a 24-year-old passenger after allegedly recovering gold concealed inside capsules hidden in his body. According to the Customs Department, the passenger, a native of Godhra, was intercepted by the Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) after arriving from Jeddah via Doha on Sunday. During the examination, officials found 467 grams of gold paste concealed inside his body. The capsules were removed under...Read More

Ahmedabad:  The proposed extension of train no. 19223/19224 from Sabarmati to Jammu Tavi to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra (SMVD Katra) has moved forward with the Railway Board working out  timings following discussions held on July 30, 2026. According to the proposed schedule, train no. 19223, currently operating between Sabarmati and Jammu Tawi, will be extended up to SMVD Katra. The train will depart Sabarmati at 10:25 and is proposed to reach SMVD Katra at 18:55. On the return journey,...Read More

Ahmedabad: Vande Bharat Express train on Ahmedabad to Veraval will stop at Chital in Amreli district. According to a local Lok Sabha member Bharat Sutariya who represents Amreli, he had made representation before the Railway Minister for giving a stoppage in Amreli district. The permanent stoppage at Chital will be effective from August 17 when the train is going to start on this route. Starting August 17, 2026, the Sabarmati–Veraval Vande Bharat Express (26901/26902) shifts from its ...Read More

Ahmedabad: Train services on the Ahmedabad–Viramgam section will be affected due to a traffic block being undertaken for the commissioning of the Automatic Signalling System between Sanand and Jakhwada stations. According to the railway authorities, the block will affect the operation of several trains under Rajkot Division. One train has been fully cancelled, while five others will operate with changes in their scheduled stoppages. 22959/22960 Vadodara–Jamnagar–Vadodara Intercity Expr...Read More

Ahmedabad: Train services on the Ahmedabad–Viramgam section will be affected on August 8 due to a traffic block for the commissioning of the Automatic Signalling System between Sanand and Jakhwada stations, Western Railway said. As part of the block, Train No. 22959/22960 Vadodara–Jamnagar–Vadodara Intercity Express will remain fully cancelled for its journey commencing on August 8, 2026. Several other trains will be diverted and will skip scheduled halts at select stations. Train...Read More