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

Sabarkantha: With the gauge conversion work on the 55 km Himmatnagar-Khedbrahma section of the Ahmedabad division of Western Railway now complete, the Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS) will conduct a safety inspection of this section from August 12 to August 14, 2025. Meanwhile, today a speed trial was conducted using diesel locomotion from Himmatnagar railway station to Khedbrahma. During the trial, the diesel engine reached speeds between 120 and 130 km/h. According to railway sources, the...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

Ahmedabad: Western Railway has announced minor changes in the timings of several trains across its network, effective from August 2025. These adjustments are aimed at improving punctuality and ensuring smoother train operations. The changes will come into effect on different dates in August and cover popular trains such as the Mumbai–Hapa Duronto Express, Mumbai Central–Indore Duronto Express, Bandra Terminus–Barmer Express, Dadar–Ekta Nagar Express, Mumbai Central–New Delhi Express, a...Read More

Mumbai: For the convenience of passengers and to meet the travel demand during the festive season of Rakshabandhan, Independence Day, and Janmashtami, Western Railway will run special trains on special fare between Bandra Terminus–Okha and Bandra Terminus–Sanganer stations. According to a press release issued by the Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Railway, Vineet Abhishek, the details of these trains are as under: 1. Train No. 09077/09078 Bandra Terminus–Okha Special [4 Trips]T...Read More

Ahmedabad: Western Railway has announced revisions in the timings of multiple trains with effect from August 8, 2025. The changes include the preponement and postponement of departure times, as well as adjustments to arrival and departure timings at various stations to improve punctuality and operational efficiency. Key changes: Train No. 12009 (Shatabdi Express between Ahmedabad and Mumbai Central): Timings have been postponed slightly. For example, departure from Surat will now be at...Read More