Surat: Western Railway has announced a temporary closure of vehicular movement through the Manisha Garnala underpass near Utran Railway Station from May 20 as part of bridge expansion work associated with the Utran Satellite Station development project. The closure applies to Bridge No. 454, popularly known as the Manisha Garnala culvert. Officials said the underpass will remain inaccessible to road users until July 1, with the work scheduled ahead of the monsoon season. The expansion is part ...Read More

Vadodara: Western Railway (WR) has announced temporary changes to the operation of several trains due to a major traffic block for yard remodelling and electronic interlocking work at Vadodara railway station under the Vadodara division. WR spokesperson Anubhav Saxena said the block has been undertaken to enhance operational safety and improve passenger convenience. As part of the arrangements, a number of trains will either originate or terminate at alternative stations including Vishwamitri, ...Read More

Watch | Launched last weekend, Vadodara Railway Station has now this battery-operated free cart service "Sarathi" for passengers, especially senior citizens and differently-abled passengers connecting all platforms. Watch | Launched last weekend, Vadodara Railway Station has now this battery-operated cart service "Sarathi" for passengers, especially senior citizens and differently-abled passengers connecting all platforms. pic.twitter.com/fQMTEU0UXt— DeshGujarat (@DeshGujarat)...Read More

Ahmedabad: Passengers travelling between Gujarat and Rajasthan are likely to face inconvenience as the operation of several important trains has been affected due to infrastructure work on the Madar–Palanpur railway section. According to railway authorities, a traffic block has been imposed for RCC box launching work on Bridge No. 605 between Awam and Bhinwalia stations under the Ajmer Division of North Western Railway. The work has led to route diversions and timetable changes for multiple...Read More

Surat: The redevelopment work at Surat Railway Station has led to fresh inconvenience for rail passengers after Western Railway extended the ongoing traffic block till May 30 due to delays in through-roof launching work on platforms 2/3 and 4. The block was earlier scheduled to end on May 15, but railway authorities said the critical infrastructure work could not be completed on time, forcing an extension. To manage operations during the disruption, railway officials have made special arra...Read More

Ahmedabad: The redevelopment of Sabarmati Railway Station has received a major push with the commencement of construction work for a modern two-storey holding area aimed at improving passenger convenience and crowd management. The foundation ceremony for the project was recently held at the station premises, marking the formal beginning of the construction work. According to railway officials, the proposed holding area will be developed over nearly 8,000 square metres and will have the capacit...Read More

Ahmedabad: In a move aimed at improving first and last-mile connectivity for railway passengers, the Ahmedabad Division of Western Railway has launched the country’s first Rapido Traveller’s Lounge at Sabarmati Railway Station and an Uber-managed Transit Hub at Ahmedabad Junction Railway Station. According to railway officials, the initiative has been introduced to provide faster, seamless and more convenient transport connectivity for passengers travelling to and from railway stations. ...Read More

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