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

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: 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

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

Surat: Western Railway has announced a 45-day mega block on Platform No. 6 of Udhna Railway Station starting August 5, to carry out height elevation work. During this period, the platform will remain completely closed, and the trains that typically arrive at or depart from this platform will be operated from alternate platforms at Udhna. Platform No. 6 was inaugurated in January this year. However, during the Holi and summer vacation rush, passengers faced severe inconvenience due to the low he...Read More

Bhavnagar: The Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Sunday flagged off the weekly express train between Bhavnagar and Ayodhya, which will significantly boost connectivity between Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh. The inaugural special run of this service (Train No. 09201) departed from Bhavnagar on Sunday, August 3, 2025. Regular operations of the 19201/19202 Bhavnagar–Ayodhya Cantt.–Bhavnagar Express will begin on August 11, 2025, from Bhavnagar and on August 12, 2025, from Ayodhy...Read More

Bhavnagar: Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw; Minister of Labour & Employment, Youth Affairs & Sports Dr. Mansukhbhai Mandaviya; and Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution Smt. Nimuben Bambhaniya visited the container manufacturing company Aawadkrupa Plastomech Pvt. Ltd. located in Bhavnagar district. The Union Minister gathered detailed information about the containers being produced at Aawadkrupa Plastomech Pvt. Ltd., located on the Bha...Read More