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

Surat: Taking lessons from last Sunday’s chaos and uncontrolled crowd surge, the Western Railway administration managed the situation efficiently at Udhna railway station this Sunday with tight security arrangements and precise micro-planning. Compared to around 28,000 passengers recorded on April 19, the footfall dropped to an estimated 17,000 on April 26. Under the direct monitoring of senior railway officials and strict crowd discipline, all passengers were dispatched to their destinatio...Read More

Ahmedabad/Mumbai: Western Railway has today notified continuation of operational changes in Train No. 22961/22962 Mumbai Central – Ahmedabad – Mumbai Central Vande Bharat Express and Train No. 12933/12934 Vatva/Ahmedabad – Mumbai Central Karnavati Express. According to a press release issued by the Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Railway, Vineet Abhishek, the temporary augmentation of Train No. 22961/22962 Vande Bharat Express from 16 coaches to 20 coaches, earlier notified up...Read More

Ahmedabad: In a significant initiative aimed at strengthening rail operations within Western Railway's Ahmedabad Division, the construction of an Integrated Control Centre is progressing rapidly. The centre is set to become fully operational by June 2026. Spanning approximately 24,500 square feet, this modern complex will serve as the “nerve centre” for rail operations across the North Gujarat region. Since its inception in 2003, the Ahmedabad Division has recorded remarkable progress. Frei...Read More

Surat: Some chaotic scenes erupted at Udhna Railway Station this afternoon as thousands of migrant workers gathered here to travel to their native places in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, amid a seasonal surge triggered by summer vacations, factory holidays, and the ongoing wedding season, including Akshaya Tritiya. Passengers reported waiting in queues for 14 to 16 hours, with several stranded at the station for 24 to 48 hours in a desperate attempt to board trains. Lines for the Antyodaya Express...Read More

Ahmedabad: Work on the Mumbai–Ahmedabad bullet train project is progressing at a rapid pace, with railway authorities announcing a traffic and power block on April 19 from noon. The block has been scheduled to facilitate the launching of a third precast portal beam near Maninagar station in the Geratpur–Ahmedabad section. The block is expected to directly impact train operations, affecting several key services. Notably, the Mumbai–Gandhinagar Vande Bharat Express will be partially affec...Read More

Surat: Amid a sharp rise in passenger movement during the summer vacation season, Western Railway has announced four additional “Train on Demand” (TOD) special services on a war footing to ease congestion on key routes. According to official information, two special trains have been introduced from Udhna to cater to passengers and migrant workers from South Gujarat. Train No. 09053/09054 Udhna–Santragachi Special will operate on April 20 and 25 (Udhna to Santragachi) and April 22 and 27...Read More

Vapi: The Railway Protection Force (RPF) in Vapi has arrested three individuals involved in railway signal cable theft in two separate operations, preventing losses worth lakhs of rupees and ensuring the swift restoration of train services. On the night of April 15, 2026, at around 8:45 pm, a track circuit failure was reported between Vapi and Udwada stations. An RPF team, along with personnel from the Signal Department, rushed to the spot and found that an attempt had been made to steal signal...Read More