Track Erosion Between Pardi and Udwada Disrupts Gujarat-Mumbai Rail Services: Karnavati, Double Decker Express Short-Terminated
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Rail traffic along the busy Gujarat–Mumbai corridor was thrown into disarray following track erosion between Pardi and Udwada stations in Gujarat's Valsad district. The damage, caused by relentless heavy rainfall across South Gujarat, forced Western Railway to immediately curtail and short-terminate several key long-distance services to allow track restoration teams to begin emergency repairs.
The erosion follows days of torrential downpours that have swollen local rivers and flooded low-lying areas in the region, disrupting both rail and road connectivity between Gujarat and Maharashtra.
Multiple Key Trains Short-Terminated
To maintain safety standards while repair crews work on the damaged section, Western Railway has announced major route adjustments for prominent express trains:
- 12934 Ahmedabad–Bandra Terminus Karnavati Express: Terminated short of its destination at Valsad on 22 July.
- 12932 Ahmedabad–Mumbai Central Double Decker Express: Terminated at Navsari on 22 July.
- 20908 Bhuj–Dadar Sayajinagari Express: (Which departed on 21 July) Short-terminated at Surat.
Short-Originated Trains
Short-Originating Trains
- Train No. 12933 Bandra Terminus–Ahmedabad Karnavati Express (Journey Commencing: 22.07.2026) will originate from Valsad at 4:20 pm.
- Train No. 12931 Mumbai Central–Ahmedabad Double Decker Express (Journey Commencing: 22.07.2026) will originate from Navsari at 5:20 pm.
- Train No. 20907 Dadar–Bhuj Sayajinagari Express (Journey Commencing: 22.07.2026) will originate from Surat at 7:35 pm.
Travel Advisory: Western Railway officials noted that these temporary measures were implemented purely as a safety precaution while engineering teams repair the affected section. Passengers travelling along the Mumbai–Gujarat route are strongly advised to check the latest running status before heading to stations, as regulations may remain in place until the track is fully certified for safe operations.
