Ahmedabad: The electrification work of the newly constructed 55.672-km broad gauge railway section between Himmatnagar and Khedbrahma has been completed with a 25 kV, 50 Hz AC electric traction system. The section has now been authorized for the operation of electric locomotives for both passenger and freight services. The Himmatnagar–Khedbrahma metre gauge rail traffic had remained closed since January 1, 2017. Later, the gauge conversion project covering over 55 km in Sabarkantha district w...Read More

Sabarkantha: Yet another tragedy linked to the use of banned Chinese kite string has come to light from Dadiwad village in Khedbrahma of Sabarkantha, ahead of the Uttarayan festival. According to details, a youth from Dadiwad sustained serious injuries while flying a kite when a sharp Chinese string suddenly struck his face. The razor-like thread caused deep cuts, leaving him bleeding profusely. He was immediately rushed for medical treatment. The incident has triggered anger among local resid...Read More

Himmatnagar: The gauge conversion project from Himmatnagar to Khedbrahma is nearing completion, with the Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS) of the Western Railway Circle conducting an inspection. Covering a 55 km stretch in Sabarkantha district, the project involves converting the existing metre-gauge track into broad gauge. The inspection, which commenced from Himatnagar, included a thorough assessment of station facilities and track infrastructure. Using a motor trolley, the team covered a ...Read More

Sabarkantha: With the gauge conversion work on the 55 km Himmatnagar-Khedbrahma section of the Ahmedabad division of Western Railway now complete, the Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS) will conduct a safety inspection of this section from August 12 to August 14, 2025. Meanwhile, today a speed trial was conducted using diesel locomotion from Himmatnagar railway station to Khedbrahma. During the trial, the diesel engine reached speeds between 120 and 130 km/h. According to railway sources, the...Read More

Sabarkantha: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) of Gujarat on Thursday nabbed a police constable red-handed while accepting a bribe of ₹1 lakh in Khedbrahma. The accused, Vikas Kumar Hasmukhbhai Patel (Unarmed Police Constable, Buckle No. 725), posted at Khedbrahma Police Station, had allegedly demanded ₹1.65 lakh from a former liquor bootlegger in exchange for the return of three Activa scooters that were detained by the Special Operations Group (SOG) on May 17, 2025. According to the ACB, ...Read More