Due to engineering work (Complete Track Renewal) on Line No. 3 at Vadodara station of Western Railway, a block has been imposed from 24 December 2025 to 17 January 2026. During this period, the operation of several local, MEMU, and intercity trains has been altered, which may cause inconvenience to passengers.
Trains that will be short-terminated during the block period include Train No. 69108 Ahmedabad–Vadodara MEMU, 69102 Ahmedabad–Vadodara MEMU, and 19036 Ahmedabad–Vadodara Intercity Express. All these trains will be short-terminated at Bajwa station from 24 December 2025 to 17 January 2026 and will be partially cancelled between Bajwa and Vadodara.
Similarly, Train No. 12929 Valsad–Vadodara Intercity will be short-terminated at Vishwamitri station during this period, and the train will be partially cancelled between Vishwamitri and Vadodara. Meanwhile, Train No. 69120 Dahod–Vadodara MEMU and 69118 Godhra–Vadodara MEMU will be short-terminated at Chhayapuri station, and their operation will be partially cancelled between Chhayapuri and Vadodara.
Trains that will be short-originated include Train No. 69107 Vadodara–Ahmedabad MEMU and 19035 Vadodara–Ahmedabad Intercity Express, which will originate from Bajwa station during this period and will be partially cancelled between Vadodara and Bajwa. In addition, Train No. 69119 Vadodara–Dahod MEMU will be short-originated from Chhayapuri station and will be partially cancelled between Vadodara and Chhayapuri.
Passengers are advised to consider these changes before their journey.
Vadodara station
Vadodara Junction, also known as Vadodara Railway Station, is a major railway hub in Gujarat, India, and a key stop on the busy Mumbai-Delhi route. It was established in the 1860s during the expansion of the Bombay, Baroda and Central India Railway (BBCI), playing a vital role in the region’s industrial and commercial development under the Gaekwad rulers of Baroda. Today, it is a Category A station known for its distinctive colonial-era architecture and remains one of the busiest and most important stations in Western India.
Western Railway
The Western Railway is one of India’s oldest and largest railway networks, originally established in 1855 during the British colonial era. Its headquarters are in Mumbai, and it was instrumental in connecting the port city to the northern regions, playing a crucial role in the economic and industrial development of western India. Today, it remains a vital artery for passenger and freight transport across the states of Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh.
Bajwa station
“Bajwa station” is not a widely recognized major historical or cultural site in global contexts. It is likely a reference to a local railway station, possibly in regions like India or Pakistan, named after a town or community. Without more specific location details, its particular historical significance cannot be confirmed.
Vishwamitri station
Vishwamitri station is a railway station located in Vadodara (formerly Baroda), Gujarat, India. It was established in 1861 as part of the Gaekwar’s Baroda State Railway, a historic rail network developed during the rule of Maharaja Khanderao Gaekwad. Today, it serves as a suburban halt, primarily for passenger trains, and is named after the Vishwamitri River which flows through the city.
Chhayapuri station
Chhayapuri station is a railway station located in the city of Rajkot in the Indian state of Gujarat. It was established in 1964 and is named after the Chhayapuri area of Rajkot, which itself is named after the former princely state ruler Maharaja Chhatrasal. The station serves as an important stop on the Rajkot–Veraval line, connecting the region to other major cities.
