New Delhi: To facilitate passengers and accommodate additional rush, Western Railway has decided to extend the services of several special trains running on different routes, including those passing through Gujarat. According to a press release issued by Western Railway Chief Public Relations Officer Vineet Abhishek, the details of the extended train services are as follows: Dadar–Bhusaval Weekly Special (09049/09050):Train No. 09049 Dadar–Bhusaval Special has been extended till July 31, 2...Read More

Rajkot: Rajkot Division of Western Railway achieved a milestone by successfully operating its first long-haul "Mega Freight Train" from Windmill (near Jamnagar), comprising 87 wagons (formed by combining two goods trains into a single long-haul train). This marks a major advancement in freight handling capability, operational efficiency, and optimal utilization of resources. The division also earned revenue of approximately Rs. 40 lakh from the operation of this first long-haul "Mega Train". Th...Read More

Ahmedabad: The Ahmedabad division of Western Railway has busted a fake railway ticket racket during a routine checking drive, exposing a well-organised operation in which photocopied tickets were sold as genuine. The fraud came to light when a long-distance express train from Prayagraj arrived in Ahmedabad and ticket-checking staff found passengers carrying suspicious tickets. Verification revealed two passengers with tickets having the same serial number. QR code scanning and technical checks ...Read More

Himmatnagar: An electric locomotive speed trial will be conducted on the newly constructed 55.672-km broad gauge Himmatnagar–Khedbrahma railway line on Wednesday, and the Railway Department has completed all necessary preparations for the exercise. After the completion of the gauge conversion work on the 55.672-km railway line, CRS inspection and an electrification loco trial were carried out earlier. An electrification inspection and speed trial were also conducted by the Principal Chief Ele...Read More

Jamnagar: Western Railway has recently commissioned its newly built combined wagon shed at Hapa Yard in Jamnagar under the Rajkot Division to strengthen maintenance capacity of freight wagons and improve goods transportation efficiency. The project has been completed at a cost of Rs 45.41 crore and is expected to significantly enhance wagon repair capacity and reduce turnaround time. With the commissioning of the new facility, inspection, repair and maintenance of various types of freight wag...Read More

Jamnagar: The Central Government has issued a notification for land acquisition in five villages of Lalpur taluka in Jamnagar district for the doubling of the existing Broad Gauge railway line between Kanalus and Okha (Devbhumi Dwarka). The land acquisition will affect five villages in Lalpur taluka. As per official details, the land to be acquired (with or without structures) includes: About 7,968 sq. m in Kanalus village About 4,937 sq. m in Padana village About 14,902 sq. m in R...Read More

Ahmedabad: Passengers travelling on long-distance trains under the Ahmedabad division will soon get improved comfort, as Western Railway has decided to permanently add one additional AC 3-tier coach to 12 trains. The decision has been taken in view of the growing demand for AC class travel. From May 21, trains that will get the extra coach include Bandra Terminus–Gandhidham Express, Ahmedabad–Prayagraj Express, Sabarmati–Varanasi Express, and Sabarmati–Thawe Express. From May 22, the D...Read More

Surat: Western Railway has denied reports circulating on social media claiming that migrant workers are leaving Surat in large numbers due to the so-called LPG shortage linked to the ongoing conflict in Middle Eastern countries. The railway administration clarified that passenger movement at Udhna railway station is normal and no situation of panic or mass migration exists. Over the past few days, several videos showing heavy crowds at Udhna station have gone viral online, with claims that work...Read More

Surat: There is good news for railway passengers in South Gujarat. The long-standing platform shortage at Udhna railway station has finally been resolved with the commencement of operations on platform number 5. Until now, platforms 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6 were functional at Udhna station, while platform number 5, located between them, had not been operational. With the official start of platform number 5, all platforms at Udhna station are now fully functional, which is expected to provide major reli...Read More

Ahmedabad: The Western Railway will undertake track strengthening and maintenance work over the Shahibaug Underbridge from March 19 to March 28, 2026, prompting temporary traffic restrictions in the area. According to officials, the work includes strengthening both the upper and lower sections of the railway track, removing worn-out plates, and installing new ones to ensure safety and durability. During the maintenance period, all three entry and exit routes of the Shahibaug Underbridge will r...Read More