Sabarmati: Lakhs of migrant families from Bihar live in Gujarat, and as the summer holidays approach, these families are ready to return to their hometowns for the seasonal holiday. Keeping this rush in mind, the Western Railways has decided to run 3 pairs of special trains to Bihar's capital, Patna, from Ahmedabad, Sabarmati, and Udhna. These pairs of trains are for the holiday season and will run at special fares. Here are the details of these trains: 1. Ahmedabad-Patna-Ahmedabad Superfa...Read More

Ahmedabad: The redevelopment of Kalupur railway station in Ahmedabad is currently underway to elevate its status to world-class standards. As part of these renovation efforts, the Railways has announced changes to the terminals for certain trains originating from Ahmedabad. Consequently, the terminals for several trains are being relocated to Gandhinagar Capital or Sabarmati stations. This decision aims to enhance operational flexibility, alleviate congestion at Ahmedabad station, improve pas...Read More

Ahmedabad: The largest railway station of Gujarat which is Kalupur railway station in Ahmedabad will be redeveloped. The Prime Minister Narendrabhai Modi will on 26 February virtually perform ground breaking for the works for redevelopment of Kalupur railway station via video conferencing. The new railway station will come up in place of the old on the theme of Modhra Sun temple of Mahesana. The new railway station will be ultra-modern like an airport. The target of completion of works is 36...Read More

Ahmedabad: Is it safe to park your vehicle in the designated parking lot at Kalupur-based Ahmedabad railway station and take a journey? Mahedrakumar Shah (60), a Shahibag-based textile trader, had the bitter experience of relying on a parking contractor. On November 2, at 11 p.m., Shah left for Surat via train after parking his Access two-wheeler at Ahmedabad railway station's designated parking lot number 02. He also received a receipt for the parked vehicle from the contractor's man. On Nov...Read More

Kalupur: A passenger slipped and fell while trying to board a moving train on platform number 4 of Kalupur railway station in Ahmedabad. However, the RPF jawan present at the scene saved the passenger's life by pulling him to safety before the train could depart. The entire rescue operation by the RPF jawan was captured on a CCTV camera. According to information received from the Railway Protection Force in Ahmedabad, Police Constable Krishnakumar of the RPF was on duty at platform number 4 i...Read More

Ahmedabad: The National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) announced on Tuesday the successful completion of the concourse-level slab construction for the Ahmedabad-Mumbai high-speed train station at Kalupur here. The 435-meter long concourse slab for the bullet train station has been finished, according to the NHSRCL. The station's design is inspired by the city's rich cultural and historical heritage, with a roof resembling a canvas filled with kites and a facade pattern influenced ...Read More

Ahmedabad: The new timetable for trains in the Ahmedabad Division by Western Railway will take effect on October 1, 2023. Trains departing from Ahmedabad's Kalupur railway station and Sabarmati will experience delays of 5-10 minutes. Over 200 trains passing through Ahmedabad Division will also have adjusted timings, and Western Railway has informed passengers to take note of these changes. Trains Departing Ahead of Schedule: 1. Train No. 12932 Ahmedabad Mumbai Central Double Decker Express...Read More

Ahmedabad: The Rail Land Development Authority (RLDA) has issued an invitation for bids for the redevelopment of Kalupur railway station here and the construction of associated infrastructure on an engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) basis. This is the second time that RLDA has called for bids for the redevelopment project. Previously, in March, RLDA had invited bids for the redevelopment of both Ahmedabad and New Delhi railway stations. However, the tender had to be cancelled du...Read More

Kalupur: Afcons Infrastructure has won the bidding for the redevelopment project of Ahmedabad station. They quoted a price of Rs 5,355 crore, which is 78% higher than the Indian Railways' estimated cost of Rs 3,000 crore. NCC and Larsen and Toubro were the other bidders, and they quoted even higher prices of Rs 5,694 crore and Rs 5,770 crore, respectively. Although the project will be fully funded by the railways, the fact that all bidders quoted much higher than the railways' estimate has su...Read More

Amdavad: Ahmedabad is o­ne of the most important economic and industrial hubs in India. In the yesteryears, the city was known as the 'Manchester of India’. In July 2017, the Historic City of Ahmedabad, or Old Ahmedabad, was declared a UNESCO World Heritage City. The city is undergoing major transformation and hence, it is the need of the hour to redevelop the age-old structure of Ahmedabad railway station into a majestic grandeur to meet the vibrancy of the current times. Indian Railways i...Read More