The Western Railway is one of the 19 zones of Indian Railways and is among the busiest railway networks in India, headquartered at Mumbai, Maharashtra. The major railway routes of Indian Railways which come under Western Railways are: Mumbai Central–Ratlam, Mumbai Central–Ahmedabad and Palanpur–Ahmedabad. The railway system is divided into six operating divisions: Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Rajkot, Bhavnagar, Ratlam, and Mumbai WR. Vadodara railway station, being the junction point for the Ahmedabad–Mumbai route and the Mumbai–Ratlam route towards New Delhi, is the busiest junction station in Western Railways and one of the busiest junctions of Indian Railways too, while Ahmedabad Division earns highest revenue followed by Mumbai Division and Vadodara Division. Surat railway station is one of the busiest railway station in Western Railway in non-junction category where more than 180 trains pass per day.
Saphale is a town in Palghar Taluka in Palghar District in Maharashtra, India, north of the mouth of the Vaitarna River. According to Census 2011 information, the location code or village code of Saphale village is 552293. Pin code of saphale is 401102 post office : Umbarpada.It is situated 20 km away from sub-district headquarter Palghar. As per 2009 stats, Saphala is the gram panchayat of Saphale village. Gramin Shikshan Santha's Rajguru Hareshwar Mahadev Pandit Vidyalaya and Nikhil Rajan Gharat Mahavidyalaya, Late Chandraprabha Chittaranjan Shroff English medium school these are education firms in Saphale.
Kelwa or Kelve is a town in Maharashtra, India. It is served by the Kelve Road railway station on the Western line of the Mumbai Suburban Railway which extends from Churchgate to Dahanu Road.
Vangaon is a railway station on the Western line of the Mumbai Suburban Railway network.
Makunsar is a village in Maharashtra, India, located 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) away from Saphale's railway station, on the Saphale-Palghar road. Gaon is well known for Temples, because more numbers of temples are seen in this gaon. mainly Shri Datta mandir, Srihari Mandir, Chamunda devi Maadir, Brahmhadev Mandir, Vetaldev Mandir, Ekveera devi Mandir and other small temples.
Tandulwadi Fort is located near Saphale, 104 km north of Mumbai. Tandulwadi is not a fully built up fort, but a series of structures spread over the top of the mountain. The fort dates back 800 years and was primarily used as a watch tower over the surrounding plains. At a height of 1524 feet, it has views of the surrounding towns of Saphale, the Zanzorli lake, and the confluence of the Surya and Vaitarna rivers.
Navsari railway station is a railway station serving Navsari city, in Navsari district of Gujarat State of India. It is "A" category railway station of Mumbai WR railway division of Western Railway zone. It is under Mumbai WR railway division of Western Railway zone of Indian Railways. It is located on New Delhi–Mumbai main line of the Indian Railways.
Bilimora Junction railway station is a small railway station in Navsari district, Gujarat, India. Its code is BIM. It serves the city of Bilimora. The station consists of five platforms. The platforms are not well sheltered. It lacks many facilities including water and sanitation. Passenger, Express and Superfast trains halt here.
The Mumbai Central–Valsad Fast Passenger is a passenger train belonging to Western Railway zone that runs between Mumbai Central and Valsad. It is currently being operated with 59023/59024 train numbers on a daily basis.
On 29 September 2017, a stampede occurred at the suburban Elphinstone Road railway station in Mumbai, India. At least 23 people were killed and 39 others injured. The incident took place between the Parel railway station and Elphinstone road railway station.
Atul railway station is a small railway station on the Western Railway network in the state of Gujarat, India. Atul is 'E' category railway station of Western Railway. Atul railway station is 7 km from Valsad railway station. Adjacent to Atul railway station is a coal yard. Passenger and MEMU trains halt here.
Sayan railway station is a railway station on the Western Railway network in the state of Gujarat, India. Sayan railway station is 13 km far away from Surat railway station. Passenger, MEMU and few Express trains halt at Sayan railway station.
Kim railway station is a railway station on the Western Railway network in the state of Gujarat, India. Kim railway station is 24 km far away from Surat railway station. Passenger, MEMU and few Express/Superfast trains halt at Kim railway station.
Kosamba Junction railway station is a railway station on the Western Railway network in the state of Gujarat, India. Kosamba Junction railway station is 31 km far away from Surat railway station. Passenger, MEMU and few Express/Superfast trains halt at Kosamba Junction railway station.
Panoli railway station is a railway station on the Western Railway network in the state of Gujarat, India. Panoli railway station is 20 km far away from Bharuch railway station. Passenger, MEMU and few Express trains halt at Panoli railway station.
Nabipur railway station is a railway station on the Western Railway network in the state of Gujarat, India. Nabipur railway station is 12 km far away from Bharuch railway station. It is under Vadodara railway division of Western Railway Zone. Its serves Nabipur Town. Station code of Nabipur is NIU. Passenger, MEMU and few Express trains halt at Nabipur railway station.
Palej railway station is a railway station on the Western Railway network in the state of Gujarat, India. Palej railway station is 26 km far away from Bharuch railway station. Passenger, MEMU and few Express/Superfast trains halt at Palej railway station.
Samlaya Junction railway station is a railway station on the Western Railway network in the state of Gujarat, India. Samlaya Junction railway station is 26 km from Vadodara railway station. Passenger, MEMU, Express and Superfast trains halt at Samlaya Junction railway station.
Than railway station is a railway station on the Western Railway network in the state of Gujarat, India. Than railway station is 48 km far away from Surendranagar railway station. Passenger, Express and Superfast trains halt here.
Piplod railway station is a railway station in Dahod district of Gujarat State of India. It is under Ratlam railway division of Western Railway Zone of Indian Railways. It is located on New Delhi–Mumbai main line of the Indian Railways. Passenger, MEMU and Express trains halt here.
