Ahmedabad: Western Railway has changed the terminal station of its popular weekly AC Special trains between Mumbai Central and Maninagar from Vatva to Maninagar station for the convenience of passengers. The decision comes after Western Railway reviewed passenger feedback and operational requirements. Both Train No. 09082 (Maninagar–Mumbai Central AC Superfast Special) and Train No. 09081 (Mumbai Central–Maninagar AC Superfast Special) will now originate and terminate at Maninagar station...Read More

Gandhinagar: In a move aimed at improving rail connectivity between Gujarat and South India, Western Railway has announced a new weekly express train service between Okha and Tirupati from May 11. The new train service is expected to benefit passengers, traders and pilgrims travelling from Gujarat to the famous Tirupati Balaji temple in Andhra Pradesh. The train will provide direct connectivity to several key cities in Gujarat, including Dwarka, Rajkot, Ahmedabad, Vadodara and S...Read More

Ahmedabad: The Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS) on Thursday conducted the inspection and speed trial of the newly constructed Broad Gauge Y-Connectivity Line between Chandkheda Road and Sabarmati ‘D’ Cabin, marking a significant step towards strengthening Ahmedabad’s rail infrastructure. The 0.590-km-long connectivity line was inspected by Srinivas, Commissioner of Railway Safety for the Western Circle, who carried out a detailed examination of the section using a motor trolley. A s...Read More

Kota: The first Vande Bharat trainset manufactured by the Rail Coach Factory (RCF), Kapurthala, has achieved a maximum speed of 180 kmph during a speed trial conducted on the Kota–Chaumahla–Kota section under the Kota Division of West Central Railway, officials said. The trial was conducted under the supervision of Dhirendra Kulshreshtha, Director (Testing) at the Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO) of Indian Railways. Officials said earlier trials at 160 kmph had already b...Read More

Ahmedabad: In a significant engineering milestone, all five precast-prestressed heavy portal beams (girders) have been launched over the Amdavad–Vadodara railway line in Maninagar for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project within just 22 days, the Railway Ministry said today. The launching activity was carried out in a precisely planned sequence on April 8, 13, 19, 24 and 29, 2026, over active Indian Railways tracks. The heaviest beam, weighing approximately 1,360 MT, was launched on Apr...Read More

Ranchi: Efforts have been intensified to expedite the proposed East-West Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFCCIL) project connecting Surat and Dankuni, with senior DFCCIL officials holding high-level meetings with the Jharkhand government and forest authorities in Ranchi. The meetings focused on key implementation aspects, including land acquisition and forest clearance challenges along the route. Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Ltd (DFCCIL) Managing Director Praveen Kumar met Jhar...Read More

Ahmedabad: The Vande Bharat Express has become a key driver of premium rail travel from Ahmedabad and across Gujarat, with nearly 73 lakh passengers availing the service between October 2022 and March 2026. In this period, six pairs of Vande Bharat trains operating from the state generated revenue of Rs 722 crore (approx.). The Ahmedabad–Mumbai corridor, in particular, has witnessed robust demand, with both services on this route emerging as a preferred option for business travellers, profess...Read More

Surat: As part of the ongoing redevelopment of Western Railway’s Surat Railway Station, a key construction phase involving “through-roof launching” has commenced on Platforms 2, 3, and 4. In view of this work, temporary changes have been made to the operation of several trains until May 15. Vineet Abhishek, Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Railway, said the decision was taken after due consideration of passenger safety and train punctuality. Accordingly, temporary operational adj...Read More

Ahmedabad: Construction of a 36-metre-tall bridge, equivalent to a 12-storey building (approx. 118 feet), over the Sabarmati River in Ahmedabad is advancing steadily as part of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project, the National High Speed Rail Corporation said in a press release. The 480-metre-long bridge is being built alongside the Western Railway’s Ahmedabad–Delhi main line. Strategically located between the Sabarmati and Ahmedabad bullet train stations, it lies approximately 1 km...Read More