Ahmedabad: In a move aimed at enhancing passenger safety and travel comfort, Western Railway has decided to replace the conventional ICF coaches with modern LHB (Linke Hofmann Busch) coaches on the weekly 22905/22906 Okha–Shalimar Express. According to Western Railway, Train No. 22905 Okha–Shalimar Express will operate with LHB coaches from August 2, 2026, while Train No. 22906 Shalimar–Okha Express will be upgraded to LHB coaches from August 4, 2026. LHB coaches are known for their enha...Read More

Valsad: Passengers in the Umargam-Sanjan region of Valsad district have received a major boost with the approval of a stoppage for the Flying Ranee Express at Umargam Road railway station. The Railway Ministry has approved a halt for Train Nos. 12921/12922 Mumbai Central–Surat Flying Ranee Express at Umargam Road station, fulfilling a long-pending demand of local residents, daily commuters, and industrial workers. The new halt comes following efforts by Valsad Lok Sabha MP Dhaval Patel, who ...Read More

Bharuch: Passengers at Bharuch Railway Station will now have access to enhanced amenities following the inauguration of a modern digital lounge and a convenience store on Saturday. According to Western Railway, the digital lounge has been equipped with workspaces for passengers, free Wi-Fi connectivity, CCTV surveillance, mobile and laptop charging points, comfortable seating arrangements, and services such as printing, scanning and photocopying. The newly opened convenience store is expected ...Read More

Ahmedabad: Ahmedabad Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) Ved Prakash imposed penalties of Rs 1 lakh each on a catering contractor and a linen supplier after a surprise inspection of the New Delhi–Sabarmati Swarna Jayanti Rajdhani Express uncovered service deficiencies. Prakash travelled on the Delhi-bound train and interacted with over 100 passengers across First AC, Second AC and Third AC coaches. The inspection focused on cleanliness, housekeeping, catering services and linen quality. Dur...Read More

Surat: The railway administration has taken action against a catering vendor at Surat Railway Station after a passenger complained of being overcharged for a bottle of Railneer water. Following the complaint, Western Railway's Mumbai Central Division ordered an inquiry, and the catering stall on Platform No. 3 has been temporarily closed pending further investigation. According to railway officials, the passenger had purchased a bottle of Railneer from the stall and was allegedly charged ₹20 ...Read More

Surat: Amid the ongoing redevelopment of Surat Railway Station, Western Railway has announced partial cancellations and short-terminations of three key superfast trains to facilitate construction work and ensure passenger safety. The redevelopment project, aimed at transforming Surat station into a world-class railway hub, has entered a crucial phase with the installation of a massive through-roof structure over Platforms 2, 3 and 4. Railway officials said the block is necessary to complete t...Read More

Vadodara: The historic 145-year-old Pratapnagar Railway Station has been redeveloped at a cost of ₹71.58 crore under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, transforming it into a modern, passenger-friendly transit hub while preserving its railway heritage. The upgraded station is expected to ease congestion at Vadodara Junction and strengthen rail connectivity in the region. Established in 1880 as a key centre of the narrow-gauge railway network and home to a railway workshop since 1922, Pratapna...Read More

Surat: In a major relief for passengers travelling between Gujarat and South India, Western Railway has converted the Surat–Mangaluru special train into a permanent bi-weekly express service following sustained passenger demand on the route. The train will now operate regularly as Train Nos. 19057/19058 Surat–Mangaluru–Surat Bi-Weekly Express, providing passengers with a fixed and reliable travel option instead of a temporary special service. According to railway officials, Train No....Read More

Ahmedabad: In view of the ongoing summer vacation and the rising passenger demand, Western Railway has extended the operation of the Ahmedabad–Patna Weekly Special train, providing relief to thousands of travellers commuting between Gujarat and Bihar. According to an official release, Train No. 09447 Ahmedabad–Patna Weekly Special, which was earlier scheduled to operate until May 27, 2026, will now continue service up to June 3, 2026. Similarly, Train No. 09448 Patna–Ahmedabad Weekly Spe...Read More

Ahmedabad: With the final match of IPL 2026 set to be played between home team Gujarat Titans (GT) and defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on May 31, Western Railway has announced four special trains between Mumbai and Ahmedabad to facilitate travel for cricket fans and passengers. Though it has not been officially stated that these trains are being operated for the IPL final, the timing suggests that, given the huge rush witnessed ahe...Read More