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This Article is From Jun 12, 2025

Air India Plane Crash: Western Railways To Operate Extra Trains Based On Demand

Air India Plane Crash: Western Railways To Operate Extra Trains Based On Demand
UK-bound AI 171 flight had a total of 242 passengers onboard.(Photo source: CISF/ X profile)

In response to the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad, Western Railway will operate extra trains from the city, based on demand. "As of now one train for Mumbai and one train for Delhi are being planned from Ahmedabad," as per official statement.

On Thursday afternoon, Air India flight AI 171 crashed shortly after takeoff between 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. from the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. The UK-bound flight had a total of 242 passengers onboard. The crash took place in the Meghaninagar IGP complex of Ahmedabad. The aircraft was a Boeing 787 Dreamliner.

Following the crash, Ahmedabad airport has been temporarily shut. All flight operations are temporarily suspended until further notice, as per NDTV.

"In response to the tragic #Ahmedabad #planecrash, the Disaster Management Team of Western Railway is actively extending full support in relief and rescue operations at the site, while maintaining close coordination with the State. WR Medical Team and RPF personnel have also already been deployed for assisting in rescue operations. Additionally, Western Railway will operate extra trains from Ahmedabad based on demand. As of now, one train for Mumbai and one train for Delhi are being planned from Ahmedabad.

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