New train halt at Chandkheda Road railway station commenced operations on October 28, 2026, to serve daily commuters and industrial workers. Specifically, Western Railway introduced the scheduled stoppage for Sabarmati-Katosan Road MEMU trains 69249 and 69250. Furthermore, Ahmedabad Mayor Hitesh Barot, Deputy Mayor Anju Shah, and Divisional Railway Manager Ved Prakash flagged off the inaugural service.
Improved connectivity for Becharaji industrial belt and pilgrims
The newly added stop connects Chandkheda directly to Sabarmati, Kalol, Kadi, Katosan Road, and Becharaji. Consequently, thousands of employees travelling to the Becharaji industrial belt, including the Maruti manufacturing zone, gain affordable daily transit.
Additionally, the rail service provides convenient access for pilgrims visiting the Mata temple in Becharaji. Meanwhile, morning train 69250 arrives at 9:40 a.m., while evening train 69249 stops at 5:27 p.m. daily.
| MEMU Train Details & Schedule | Station Operational Timings |
| Train Number 69250 (Katosan to Sabarmati) | Arrival: 9:40 a.m. | Departure: 9:41 a.m. |
| Train Number 69249 (Sabarmati to Katosan) | Arrival: 5:27 p.m. | Departure: 5:28 p.m. |
| Primary Beneficiary Corridors | Sabarmati, Kalol, Kadi, Becharaji & Chandkheda |
| Target Key Groups | Industrial workers, students & temple pilgrims |
| Inaugural Dignitaries | Mayor Hitesh Barot & DRM Ved Prakash |
Station hub expansion and long-term railway investment
DRM Ved Prakash stated that Chandkheda Road station possesses strong potential to develop into an urban transit hub. Additionally, Western Railway plans to construct a mega coaching depot at Vatva featuring 100 maintenance lines.
Furthermore, Gujarat’s annual railway budget allocation expanded thirtyfold from ₹589 crore before 2014 to ₹17,366 crore. Therefore, as the new train halt at Chandkheda Road goes live, 88 state stations undergo modernization under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme.
Executive quotes for story integration
- “The improved connectivity would also assist devotees visiting the Mata temple in Becharaji and benefit employees in industrial centres.” — Ved Prakash, Divisional Railway Manager, Ahmedabad
- “Gujarat’s annual budget allocation for railway development had risen from ₹589 crore before 2014 to ₹17,366 crore, an increase of nearly 30 times.” — Ved Prakash, Divisional Railway Manager, Ahmedabad
