Vadodara: The long wait of people in the region ended as the Vadodara Division of Western Railway formally started DEMU train services from Pratapnagar to Miyagam Karjan via Dabhoi after completion of broad-gauge conversion works. The service was inaugurated in the presence of Dabhoi MLA Shailesh Mehta (Sotta), Vadodara Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) Raju Bhadke, other railway officials and local leaders, who flagged off the train. The new service has been introduced after converting the deca...Read More

Ahmedabad: Western Railway plans to run special trains for final matches of major ICC tournaments whenever the matches are held in Ahmedabad, Mumbai, or Delhi, following the strong response received during the past two events. This time, five World Cup special trains were operated for the T20 World Cup final, bringing thousands of cricket fans to Ahmedabad. To facilitate spectators travelling for the final match, special trains were run from Mumbai and Pune. According to railway officials, a to...Read More

Surat: As part of the redevelopment work of Surat Railway Station, a traffic and power block will be imposed for the construction of a through-roof shed between Platforms No. 2, 3, and 4. The block has been approved by the Western Railway Headquarters, Churchgate. According to railway officials, efforts will be made to minimise the impact on train operations during the block period. If required, freight trains will be diverted through the Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) to ensure uninterrupted...Read More

Ahmedabad: For the convenience of passengers and with a view to meet the travel demand, Western Railway will run four Superfast Special Trains on special fare between Bandra Terminus – Ahmedabad, Ahmedabad – Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus and Ahmedabad – Pune stations. According to a press release issued by the Chief Public Relations Officer, Western Railway, Shri Vineet Abhishek, the details of these trains are as under: 1. Train No. 09029/09030 Bandra Terminus - Ahmedabad AC Supe...Read More

Navsari: To carry out the work of de-launching an RH girder between Navsari and Maroli stations, a traffic block will be undertaken on 09th/10th March, 2026. According to a press release issued by the Chief Public Relations Officer, Western Railway, Shri Vineet Abhishek, the block will be undertaken on 9th March, 2026 on the DOWN Main line from 10:10 hrs to 13:25 hrs. Similarly, on 10th March, 2026, the block will be undertaken on the UP & DOWN Main line from 12:00 hrs to 15:30 hrs. Due to ...Read More

Ahmedabad: In view of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 final scheduled at the Narendra Modi Stadium and the ongoing festive traffic due to Holi, Western Railway has announced the operation of two pairs of special superfast trains between Mumbai Central and Ahmedabad to cater to the surge in passenger demand and facilitate travel for cricket fans. According to Western Railway, the special trains will run on March 7, 8, and 9, allowing spectators travelling from Mumbai to attend the high-profil...Read More

Surat: Western Railway operated eight Holi special trains from Udhna railway station on Sunday, recording the highest single-day passenger turnout from Surat, as nearly 20,000 people travelled to their native places for the festival. Comprehensive arrangements were made to ensure smooth passenger movement and to prevent overcrowding or any stampede-like situations. The first special service, the Udhna–Jayanagar train, departed at 3.30 am with nearly 4,000 passengers on board. Additional spec...Read More

Ahmedabad: Union Minister of Railways, Information and Broadcasting, and Electronics and Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, on Saturday inspected the proposed Vatva Mega Coaching Terminal project site in Ahmedabad and conducted a comprehensive review of its progress, alignment, and planned modern facilities. The General Manager of Western Railway and other senior railway officials were present during the inspection. During the visit, the Minister reviewed the project’s core infrastruc...Read More

Rajkot: Industries in Kutch have sought a comprehensive railway master plan and enhanced train connectivity, citing rapid industrial growth, rising workforce numbers and increasing tourist traffic. The Federation of Kutch Industries Association (FOKIA) raised the demands at the 36th Zonal Railway Users Consultative Committee (ZRUCC) meeting of Western Railway in Mumbai, chaired by General Manager Pradeep Kumar. FOKIA representative and ZRUCC member Bhaven Thakkar urged speedy gauge conversion ...Read More

Vadodara: The Vadodara Division of Western Railway has successfully conducted a trial of a drone-based live-line overhead electrical equipment (OHE) monitoring and inspection system at Pratapnagar Yard. The initiative by the Traction Distribution Department marks a significant step toward strengthening railway safety and infrastructure reliability. The advanced drone system enables inspection of OHE without disrupting rail traffic. Equipped with a high-resolution thermal camera, the drone can a...Read More