Surat: An overhead electric (OHE) contact wire snapped on the up line near Kim railway station in Olpad taluka of Surat, disrupting railway traffic briefly this morning . The Valsad-Danapur Express and a goods train were halted for some time due to the breakage. Acting swiftly, the Railway Department diverted the trains onto other tracks to ensure continued service. Railway officials and staff reached the site and are carrying out repair work on a war footing. An investigation is also underway t...Read More

Surat: While departing from Kim Station, located 24 km from Surat, four wheels of a non-passenger coach (VPU) attached next to the engine of Train 19015, Dadar-Porbandar Saurashtra Express, derailed, a railway official confirmed today. Restoration work is currently in progress, with senior railway officers on-site to monitor the situation. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported among passengers or railway staff. Train services remain unaffected by the incident. Western Railway, from i...Read More

Surat: A Local Crime Branch of Surat has detained three persons for "attempt of derailing the train' case. One of three accused is identified as Subhash Poddar, a railway staffer. Prima facie investigation revealed that fish plates and padlocks of railway track were removed and reported by Subhas Poddar and aides to get promition, prize money, one and half days leave which is granted by railways to prevent mishaps and attention in social media. Railway staffer Subhash Poddar had informed poli...Read More

Olpad: A new Railway Overbridge (ROB) was inaugurated today in Kim by Minister of State for Railways, Darshanaben Jardosh. The bridge, initially opened from one side four months ago, is now fully operational on both sides. This development brings relief to over 1.25 lakh residents from 40 villages who were previously affected by traffic issues. The bridge will connect Kim to NH 48 and Palod, Mandvi (Surat), and Areth. Commenting on this, MoS Railway wrote in X, "Now save time and energy...Read More

Surat: A 1125-meter Road Over Bridge (ROB) was made open for public today in here. The ROB is located between Western Dedicated Freight Corridor's New Gothangam and New Sanjali, connecting Indian Railway's Kim and Sayan stations on the Delhi-Mumbai Rajdhani route. The new infrastructure project, which replaces Level Crossing 156, is another step towards a level crossing free DFC. This opening is set to alleviate traffic congestion, enhance safety, and boost connectivity in the region. The ...Read More