Category Articles: Railway

Indian Railways revises passenger train fares from July 1, 2025: Check what’s changed

July 01, 2025
Indian Railways revises passenger train fares from July 1, 2025: Check what’s changed

Ahmedabad: In a move aimed at streamlining fare structures and enhancing the financial sustainability of passenger services, the Ministry of Railways has rationalised the basic fare of passenger train services, effective from 01 July 2025. The revised fares are based on the updated Passenger Fare Table issued by the Indian Railway Conference Association (IRCA). Key highlights of fare rationalisation (effective from 1st July 2025): No change in suburban single journey fares and season t...Read More

Western Railway extends trips of four weekly special trains passing via Gujarat

July 01, 2025
Western Railway extends trips of four weekly special trains passing via Gujarat

Ahmedabad: For the convenience of passengers and with a view to meet the travel demand, Western Railway has extended the trips of four pairs of Weekly Special trains. According to a press release issued by Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Railway, Vineet Abhishek, details of the trains are as under: Train No. 09075/09076 Mumbai Central – Kathgodam Special Train No. 09075 Mumbai Central – Kathgodam Special has been extended up to 24th September, 2025. Similarly, Train No. 09...Read More

Western Railway block on June 28–29 night; several Gujarat-bound trains affected

June 28, 2025
Western Railway block on June 28–29 night; several Gujarat-bound trains affected

Ahmedabad: Western Railway will carry out a block during the intervening night of 28th and 29th June 2025 for the de-launching of UP line RH girders between Saphale and Kelve Road stations. A few trains will be affected. Trains Regulated: Train No. 22901 Bandra Terminus - Udaipur City SF Express of 28.06.2025 will be regulated by 50 mins. Train No. 12927 Dadar - Ekta Nagar SF Express of 28.06.2025 will be regulated by 50 mins. Train No. 09043 Bandra Terminus - Barhni Special of 29.06...Read More

Western Railway Extends Udhna–Mangaluru Bi-weekly Special Train Service

June 28, 2025
Western Railway Extends Udhna–Mangaluru Bi-weekly Special Train Service

Surat: For the convenience of passengers and to meet travel demand, Western Railway has extended the trips of Train No. 09057/09058 Udhna–Mangaluru Jn. Bi-weekly Special. According to a press release issued by Shri Vineet Abhishek, Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Railway, the details of the train are as follows: Train No. 09057/09058 Udhna–Mangaluru Junction Bi-weekly Special:Train No. 09057 Udhna–Mangaluru Jn. Special has been extended up to 28th September 2025. Similarly, Tra...Read More

Western Railway revises porterage charges; how much will you have to pay for coolie service?

June 27, 2025
Western Railway revises porterage charges; how much will you have to pay for coolie service?

Ahmedabad: Western Railway has recently revised its porterage charges payable to Railway Sahayaks to ensure efficient and affordable services for passengers, effective from June 1, 2025. The updated rates apply to various services, including head loads and wheeled barrows. According to a press release issued by the Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Railway, Vineet Abhishek, the porterage charges have been revised across all WR stations. Passengers may either choose to carry their luggag...Read More

Surat-Chhapra Tapti Ganga Express likely to be extended till Thawe

June 27, 2025
Surat-Chhapra Tapti Ganga Express likely to be extended till Thawe

Surat: The North Eastern Railway is preparing to enhance train connectivity in Bihar. In this context, a report has been sought regarding the extension of the Tapti Ganga Express to Thave station, a location known for its religious and tourist significance. The train currently operates up to Chhapra in Bihar and is popular among passengers. Extending it to Thave is expected to provide greater convenience for travelers. In addition to the Tapti Ganga Express, the Railways is also considering ext...Read More

Additional halt for 2 special trains at Ukai Songadh in Gujarat: Western Railway

June 26, 2025
Additional halt for 2 special trains at Ukai Songadh in Gujarat: Western Railway

Surat: For the convenience of passengers, Western Railway will provide additional stoppage at Ukai Songadh station to Train No. 09079/09080 & Train No. 09081/09082 Udhna – Miraj Ashadhi Ekadashi Special. According to a press release issued by Chief Public Relations Officer Vineet Abhishek of Western Railway, the details are as under: 1. Train No. 09079 Udhna – Miraj Special has been provided with an additional halt at Ukai Songadh station w.e.f. journey commencing from Udhna on 04t...Read More

Train tickets to get slightly costlier: Indian Railways plans fare hike from July 1

June 25, 2025
Train tickets to get slightly costlier: Indian Railways plans fare hike from July 1

Ahmedabad: Train journeys may become slightly more expensive starting next month, as Indian Railways is considering a modest hike in passenger fares from July 1. It is learnt that ticket prices for non-AC Mail and Express trains are expected to go up by one paisa per kilometre, while fares for AC coaches will rise by two paise per kilometre. However, there will be no change in fares for suburban services, monthly season tickets, or second-class travel up to 500 kilometres. A minor hike of 0.5 p...Read More

Change in Terminal of Few Trains Staring / Ending at Ahmedabad Railway Station on Temporary Basis: WR

June 24, 2025
Change in Terminal of Few Trains Staring / Ending at Ahmedabad Railway Station on Temporary Basis: WR

Ahmedabad: In view of the o­ngoing Rail Land Development Authority (RLDA) works at Ahmedabad station, it has been decided to temporarily shift the terminal of certain trains from Ahmedabad to Maninagar, Vatva, and Asarva stations o­n temporary basis for period of 70 days from 05th July to 12thSeptember, 2025. Additionally, the halt at Ahmedabad will be temporarily withdrawn, with alternate halts being provided at Sabarmati Junction and Sabarmati BG stations. According to a press release i...Read More

Western Railway Extends Trips of 3 Pairs of Special Trains through Gujarat

June 24, 2025
Western Railway Extends Trips of 3 Pairs of Special Trains through Gujarat

Ahmedabad: For the convenience of passengers and with a view to meet the travel demand, Western Railway has extended the trips of 03 pairs of Special trains. According to a press release issued by Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Railway, Shri Vineet Abhishek, details of the trains are as under: 1.Train No. 09049/09050 Dadar – Bhusaval Special (Weekly) Train No. 09049 Dadar - Bhusaval Special has been extended upto 26th September, 2025 Similarly, Train No. 09050 Bhusaval - Dada...Read More