Sabarmati: The Jodhpur–Sabarmati Vande Bharat Express is set to undergo a major capacity upgrade, with plans to increase its coach composition from 8 to 16 coaches, doubling its passenger capacity from 530 to approximately 1,060 seats. The Jodhpur Division of North Western Railway has submitted a positive operational feasibility report to the railway headquarters following a request from the Railway Board. The date for implementing the expanded coach composition will be decided by the Railw...Read More

Ahmedabad: Western Railway has introduced a new daily superfast express service between Sabarmati and Varanasi to strengthen rail connectivity between Gujarat, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. The Sabarmati–Varanasi Superfast Express (Train No. 12205) will commence regular operations on November 4. It will leave Sabarmati at 5.20 am daily and arrive in Varanasi at 6.30 am the following day. The return service (Train No. 12206) will depart Varanasi at 5.30 pm daily, from Monday, reaching Sabarma...Read More

Ahmedabad: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off two new train services in Gujarat through video conferencing on October 30, 2026. The services include the Sabarmati–Varanasi Express and the Mehsana–Bechraji–Sabarmati MEMU, aimed at improving interstate connectivity and facilitating regional travel, particularly for pilgrims visiting the Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi and the Bahuchar Mata Temple in Bechraji. Divisional Railway Manager of Ahmedabad Division Ved Prakash describ...Read More

Ahmedabad: The terminal of the Karnavati Express will be temporarily shifted from Mumbai Central to Bandra Terminus from November 1 to November 30 due to ongoing reconstruction work in the Mumbai Central (MMCT) yard, Western Railway said. Under the revised arrangement, Train No. 12933, the Bandra Terminus–Vatva Karnavati Express, will depart from Bandra Terminus at 1:55 pm instead of Mumbai Central. Similarly, Train No. 12934, the Ahmedabad–Bandra Terminus Karnavati Express, will arrive ...Read More

Surat: The Railway Protection Force (RPF) has apprehended three youths for allegedly pelting stones at the Vande Bharat Express travelling from Udaipur to Surat, damaging three window panes. During preliminary questioning, the accused reportedly told investigators that they threw stones at the train “just for fun.” The incident occurred on October 19 when the train (26904) was passing between Utran and Surat stations. The stone-pelting damaged two window panes in coach C-6, near seats 40�...Read More

Kutch: Indian Railways has launched the country’s first specialised salt container train between the Gati Shakti Cargo Terminal at Shivlakha in Kutch and Mithapur, introducing a transportation system designed to protect salt quality, increase loading capacity and reduce logistics costs for the salt industry. The specially designed containers feature a stainless steel coating and a top-loading, side-unloading mechanism, allowing salt to be transported more efficiently while reducing its expo...Read More

Ahmedabad: The Railway Board has approved a new Sabarmati-Varanasi Express, promising improved rail connectivity between Ahmedabad and the Purvanchal region of eastern Uttar Pradesh. The proposed daily service is expected to provide an additional travel option for passengers travelling between Gujarat and eastern UP. As per the proposed timetable, Train No. 12206 will depart from Varanasi at 5.30 pm and arrive at Sabarmati at 8.15 pm the following day, covering the journey in around 26 hours ...Read More

Surendranagar: Two wagons of an empty goods train derailed in the Surendranagar railway yard under Western Railway’s Rajkot division on Wednesday, October 21, affecting train operations on the route. No casualties have been reported. The derailment occurred around 1:30 pm when the goods train, travelling from Panki Dham near Kanpur in Uttar Pradesh to Hapa in Gujarat, was moving from a loop line towards the main line within the yard. Following the incident, several passenger trains were ...Read More

Surat: Western Railway has completed modern electronic interlocking work at Utran Railway Station, a key step towards developing it as a fully functional satellite station to ease congestion at Surat railway station and meet the city’s growing demand for rail services. The work was completed on October 19 under the Vadodara division. Divisional Railway Manager Raju Bhadke said Utran was being developed as a major satellite station for Surat, with four full-length platforms planned to accommod...Read More

Ahmedabad: The Railways has approved an additional halt for the Bandra Terminus–Veraval Saurashtra Janta Express at Chorvad Road railway station in Gujarat from October 21, 2026, to improve passenger convenience. According to the revised schedule, Train No. 19217, travelling from Bandra Terminus to Veraval, will arrive at Chorvad Road (CVR) at 5:49 am and depart at 5:50 am. In the opposite direction, Train No. 19218, running from Veraval to Bandra Terminus, will reach Chorvad Road at 12:15...Read More