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

New Delhi: Air India today announced the suspension of its services between Delhi and Washington, D.C., effective September 1, 2025, due to a combination of operational factors to ensure the reliability and integrity of Air India's overall route network. According to the airline, the suspension is primarily driven by the planned shortfall in Air India's fleet, as the airline commenced retrofitting 26 of its Boeing 787-8 aircraft last month. This extensive retrofit programme, aimed at significan...Read More

Dahej: Indian Railways has dispatched its first industrial salt-loaded rake from Sanosara in the Bhuj–Naliya section to Dahej, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced on Sunday. In a post on X, the minister said the new logistics initiative will “open new avenues” for the region’s salt industry and boost freight growth. According to Ahmedabad Division Railway Manager (DRM), the inaugural rake was loaded on August 9, 2025, with 3,851.2 tonnes of industrial salt at Sanosara Goods She...Read More

New Delhi: Bringing cheer to passengers planning an extended five-week holiday during the upcoming Diwali and Chhath festivities, Indian Railways has rolled out a special round trip package offering a 20% rebate on the base fare of the return journey. The scheme aims to distribute travel demand more evenly and reduce congestion during peak dates. In a statement, Ministry of Railways said, "In order to avoid rush, ensure hassle free booking as well as to facilitate passengers and redistribute th...Read More

Ahmedabad: Star Air, the aviation arm of the Sanjay Ghodawat Group, is set to resume its direct flight operations in Gujarat, with a key new route connecting Ahmedabad to Jamnagar starting August 23, 2025. The new Ahmedabad–Jamnagar route will operate daily, with flight S5 614 departing from Ahmedabad at 8:15 AM and arriving in Jamnagar at 9:05 AM. The return flight, S5 615, will leave Jamnagar at 2:50 PM and land in Ahmedabad by 3:40 PM. Services will be operated using the 50-seater Embraer ...Read More

Surat: After a gap of nearly one and a half years since suspending its Belagavi–Surat–Kishangarh (Ajmer) route, Star Air is set to make a comeback at Surat Airport. Operated by the Sanjay Ghodawat Group, the airline will launch two new daily flights from Surat to Jamnagar and Bhuj, starting August 23, 2025. These flights will significantly reduce travel time, with Jamnagar reachable in just 50 minutes and Bhuj in one hour from Surat. Same-day return options will also be available for passen...Read More

Ahmedabad: Western Railway has announced a comprehensive revision of train timings across its network to enhance operational efficiency and improve punctuality. The timing changes will come into effect from various dates in August 2025 for over 80 trains that pass through several cities and towns of Gujarat. Several prominent trains are part of this revision, including: Mumbai Central – New Delhi Duronto Express, Mumbai Central – Ahmedabad Express, Dadar – Ekta Nagar Express, Bandra Termi...Read More

Bhavnagar: The Ministry of Railways is set to approve a major infrastructure project for Western Railway. As per the Divisional Railway Manager, Bhavnagar, the Ministry is set to approve the construction of an Integrated Coaching Depot (ICD) for Vande Bharat trains at Ranavav in Gujarat. The facility is expected to be built at an estimated cost of ₹135.58 crore. This modern depot will cater to the maintenance needs of Vande Bharat trains, boosting operational efficiency and capacity. The move...Read More

Keshod: The Airport Authority of India (AAI) has undertaken the extension of the runway at Keshod Airport in Gujarat, to a length of 2500 meters to facilitate the operations of larger AB-320 type of aircraft. AAI has undertaken the development of Keshod Airport at an estimated cost of Rs 364 crore. This information was provided by Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation Shri Murlidhar Mohol in Rajya Sabha on August 5, 2025 while replying to questions raised by RS MP Shri Parimal Nathwani on ...Read More

Rajkot: Due to double-track work in the Lakhabawal–Pipli–Kanalus section of the Rajkot Division, rail traffic will be affected from August 5 to August 23, 2025. The details of the impacted train services are as follows: Cancelled Trains: Train No. 59552 Okha–Rajkot Local will remain cancelled from August 6 to August 22, 2025. Train No. 59551 Rajkot–Okha Local will remain cancelled from August 6 to August 22, 2025. Train No. 19251 Okha–Veraval Express will remain...Read More