Surat: Acting on a tip-off that 10 kg of gold smuggled from abroad was being transported from Ahmedabad to Mumbai by train after leaving Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, a team from the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) in Surat dispatched teams to Bharuch and Ankleshwar railway stations. Both suspects were apprehended on the moving train just before reaching Surat railway station, along with the gold in paste form. It is reported that when the suspects were debarked a...Read More

Surat: Platform number 4 of Surat Railway Station, which has been closed for several months due to ongoing work under the Surat Station Redevelopment (Phase-I), is likely to become operational in the next 3-4 days. Today, the Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) of Western Railway's Mumbai Division will inspect platform number 4. If the DRM gives approval, the platform will be made operational. However, trains (shifted) currently departing from Udhna, including the Taptiganga Express, will contin...Read More

Surat: The concourse work related to the Surat Station Redevelopment (Phase-I) on Platform No. 04 is in progress. In light of this, the ongoing block, which was extended until 30th September 2024, has now been further extended by six months, i.e., until March 2025. Accordingly, the change in terminal for a few trains originating from or departing Surat railway station, which had been shifted to Udhna station, has also been extended and will continue until March 2025. This change will provide ope...Read More

Surat: Surat station is undergoing transformation & is being developed into world class station. Presently, the concourse work in connection with the Surat Station Redevelopment (Phase-I) o­n Platform No. 04 is in progress. In view of this, the o­ngoing block which was extended upto 20th September, 2024 has now been further extended upto 30th September, 2024. Accordingly, the terminal of few trains originating/departing from Surat railway station which was shifted to Udhna station has ...Read More

Surat: The Surat Municipal Corporation-owned Surat Sitilink Ltd will be starting a new city bus route connecting Surat Railway Station to Vesu. In an official statement, the SMC stated that, in line with the increasing demand and requirements of passengers, Surat Sitilink Limited, following approval in its 40th Board Meeting held on 07/03/2024, is set to introduce a new route. Starting Friday, 23/08/2024, CT Route No. 146 will commence, providing a direct connection from Surat Railway Station...Read More

Surat: A goods train wagon derailed between Valsad and Surat stations today when the train was en route to Surat. The derailment occurred around 3 pm near Dungri station on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad trunk route. Railway authorities reported no injuries to passengers or staff and no major disruptions to traffic. The derailment caused a temporary halt in the train's journey but did not affect overall rail traffic. Railway officials are working to clear the tracks and resume normal operations as quic...Read More

Surat: Construction has started for a new concourse area above platform number 4 at Surat railway station. This concourse aims to connect all platforms through a new elevated area, located 9 meters above the existing railway tracks. The construction covers an estimated area of 10,900 square meters. The concourse area, designed akin to a shopping mall, will feature food stalls and various shopping stores. Passengers will be permitted onto the platform only 20 minutes before train arrival, ensu...Read More