Redevelopment work at Surat Railway Station has caused further inconvenience to passengers after Western Railway extended the ongoing traffic block till May 30 due to delays in through-roof launching work at platforms 2/3 and 4.
The block was initially scheduled to end on May 15, but railway officials said the critical infrastructure work could not be completed within the planned timeline, leading to an extension.
To manage train operations during the disruption, railway authorities have introduced special arrangements. Train No. 12936 Surat–Bandra Terminus will be brought to Surat only after completion of the empty rake block to ensure timely departure. Additional staff have also been deployed at Udhna Railway Station.
Railway staff operating Train No. 69109 Surat–Vadodara MEMU have been instructed to report for duty two hours earlier than usual to help maintain operations during the extended block period.
Trains Affected Due to Extended Block
- Train No. 12935 Bandra Terminus–Surat will terminate at Udhna from May 16 to May 30.
- Train No. 20925 Surat–Amravati will originate from Udhna between May 17 and May 29.
- Train No. 20926 Amravati–Surat will terminate at Udhna from May 16 to May 30.
The ongoing block also affected several intercity, MEMU and passenger trains arriving in Surat from Mumbai on Wednesday. Some trains were terminated at Navsari, while services between Navsari, Udhna and Surat were temporarily cancelled, leaving hundreds of passengers stranded.
In response, railway authorities coordinated with the Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) to arrange emergency transportation. Eight GSRTC buses were deployed near the Navsari West bypass area, helping transport nearly 500 passengers from Navsari to Surat.
Railway officials have advised passengers to check train schedules and running status through reservation charts and the National Train Enquiry System (NTES) app before travelling.