The Bhuj-Naliya broad gauge project in Kutch is crucial for border security, goods transportation, and population displacement. However, due to shortcomings by the railway department, the project was delayed for years. In January 2023, the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) sought clarification on the delay. The railway ministry responded...
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in September 2023, claiming that the corrective actions were already taken in July 2018. Despite recommendations from the commissioner of railway safety (CRS), the Ahmedabad Division faced challenges in providing essential infrastructure for the initial single-track operation of the Bhuj-Deshlepura section. The lack of essential facilities required for the 'open line' operations led to delays in goods traffic, as the project was transferred to RITES and G-RIDE for commercial operations. The CAG found the railway administration's response inadequate and highlighted the lack of timely corrective measures despite the CRS's identified deficiencies. The CAG recommended accountability for the delay in opening the Bhuj-Deshlepura route.

Despite being grouped together under the Kutch-Saurashtra zone in government schemes, the region lacks direct rail connectivity, forcing residents to rely on road transport. While a train service existed briefly between 2007-08, it was discontinued due to low ridership attributed to inconvenient timings. Currently, approximately 50 state-run buses and private luxury...
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buses operate daily between Kutch and Saurashtra, with demand peaking during festivals. The need for a rail connection is highlighted by the high number of people commuting between these regions for work and other purposes. MP Vinodbhai Chavda has recently met with the minister to advocate for a rail connection between Kutch and Rajkot, highlighting the ongoing need for improved transportation infrastructure between the two regions.

A Sabarmati Express train (19168) derailed near Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, at around 2:45 am. 25 coaches of the train, traveling from Varanasi to Ahmedabad, derailed, resulting in no fatalities but some injuries. The accident occurred between Bhimsen and Govindpuri stations, 11 kilometers from Kanpur city. Initial investigation suggests a heavy object...
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on the tracks caused the derailment. The train's speed was low due to its recent departure from Kanpur station. Railway officials, rescue teams, and local residents rushed to the scene. Injured passengers were treated and transported to Kanpur. The train was subsequently halted, and all passengers were transported back to Kanpur. The incident caused cancellations of trains operating between Kanpur, Bundelkhand, and Madhya Pradesh. Railway officials are investigating the cause of the derailment.

To reduce congestion at Ahmedabad Junction, 12 trains, both up and down, will be shifted from the Ahmedabad division to the Rajkot division. This means these trains will now be under the jurisdiction of the Rajkot division and will originate from Rajkot. The decision to shift these trains was made by...
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Western Railway officials after receiving approval from the Railway Board. Eight of these trains, including the 19413 Ahmedabad-Kolkata Express, the 11050 Kolhapur-Ahmedabad Express, and the 22138 Prerna Express, will be shifted in the first phase. These trains will now operate under the Rajkot division and will bypass Ahmedabad Junction with only a 5-minute halt. This shift is expected to benefit passengers travelling from Surat to Rajkot, as they will have an additional train option to Rajkot.

Indian Railways is introducing 'Vande Metro' trains for shorter distances, covering 200-300 kilometers between two cities. The first Vande Metro train has arrived in Ahmedabad's Sabarmati station. It can reach a top speed of 100-130 km/h. The train will be trial run on the Ahmedabad-Bhuj route. If successful, it's expected to...
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start operating on the route by October. The fare hasn't been finalized yet. The Vande Metro features 12 coaches equipped with CCTV cameras, comfortable seating, and no need for reservations. It will be an unreserved AC train, offering facilities like automatic gates, mobile charging points, LED displays, washbasins, and modern toilets.