Ahmedabad: Western Railway has extended the services of 18 special trains operating from Gujarat to various destinations in North India to cater to increased passenger demand during the festive season. While services of several trains have been extended until late November, additional trips have also been announced for some services. The Udhna–Agra Cantt Special (01908) will operate until November 25, 2026, while the return Agra Cantt–Udhna Special (01907) will run until November 24. The ...Read More

Kutch: Railway projects worth around ₹5,600 crore are currently underway in the Kutch region, with capacity augmentation, doubling and new rail connectivity projects aimed at strengthening freight and passenger infrastructure, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Tuesday. Speaking about railway infrastructure in Kutch, Vaishnaw highlighted capacity augmentation and doubling works on key sections connecting Samakhiali, Bhachau, Gandhidham, Adipur and Bhuj. He said the Bhuj-Naliya ...Read More

Ahmedabad: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will inaugurate, lay foundation stones for and dedicate various railway projects and passenger amenities in Gujarat through video conferencing today. As part of the programme, Vaishnaw will dedicate four Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals (GCTs) to the nation at Bhimasar in Kutch, Devaliya in Junagadh, Chandisar in Banaskantha and Shivlakha in Kutch. He will also lay the foundation stone for another GCT at Linch in Mehsana. The Union Minister will inau...Read More

Ahmedabad: The Vande Bharat Freight Train is undergoing confirmatory trials on the Ahmedabad-Mumbai railway section this weekend, with the rake being tested at a maximum speed of 130 kmph. The trials, being conducted by the Research Designs & Standards Organisation (RDSO), began on September 12 and are scheduled to continue on September 13. The two-day trial programme covers the Ahmedabad (ADI)-Vadodara (BRC)-Mumbai Central (MMCT) section and the return journey. According to an official ra...Read More

Mumbai: To meet additional travel demand during the Paryushan Festival and ensure passenger convenience, Western Railway will operate a special train between Bandra Terminus and Bhavnagar Terminus in Gujarat on September 15 and 16 to facilitate passenger travel. Train No. 09023, Bandra Terminus–Bhavnagar Terminus Special, will depart from Bandra Terminus at 7:25 pm on Tuesday, September 15, and arrive at Bhavnagar Terminus at 10:30 am the next day. In the return direction, Train No. 0902...Read More

New Delhi: The first operational stretch of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (Bullet Train) corridor has been expanded from the earlier planned 50 km to 100 km between Surat and Vapi, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said during a Cabinet briefing on Wednesday. Vaishnaw said construction work on the high-speed rail project is progressing rapidly and the train's inauguration remains scheduled for 2027. Notably, the initial operational stretch was earlier planned between Surat and Bi...Read More

Vadodara: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate and lay the foundation stones for several railway development projects worth more than ₹30,766 crore during his visit to Gujarat on September 8, 2026. The projects are part of a larger package of development works worth over ₹35,200 crore to be launched at a programme at University Ground in Vadodara. Among the key projects are three sections of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC), covering a total length of 326 km. These incl...Read More

Bhuj: The redevelopment of Bhuj Railway Station, which began in 2023, has reached its final stage, with the new station likely to be opened to passengers by Diwali. The station is being redeveloped at an estimated cost of Rs 201.02 crore and has been significantly expanded to accommodate the growing number of passengers. Around 8,000 tonnes of steel have been used in the construction, reportedly more than the quantity of iron used in the Eiffel Tower in Paris. The old station, spread acros...Read More

Bhavnagar: Indian Railways has sanctioned the Bhavnagar Para (BVP) Yard Remodeling project in Gujarat at an estimated cost of around ₹125 crore, aimed at easing congestion at Bhavnagar Terminus and strengthening rail infrastructure in the city. The project will shift stabling and other operational activities to Bhavnagar Para, helping reduce rake detention, improve train movement and provide greater operational flexibility. The remodeling will include four loop lines, an engine reversal ...Read More

Gandhinagar: The Railway Board has approved the introduction of a new Vande Bharat Express between Surat and Udaipur City, creating a new semi-high-speed rail link between South Gujarat, central Gujarat, Rajasthan and the Udaipur region. According to a Railway Board communication issued on August 31, 2026, the proposed train will operate as Train No. 26903 Surat-Udaipur City Vande Bharat Express and Train No. 26904 Udaipur City-Surat Vande Bharat Express. The service will run six days a we...Read More