Crossing the Bhavnagar-BDTS Exp headed by an LHB-liveried WCAM-2 #21861. Virar, 2004-12. By Vivek Manvi.

The 2954 August Kranti Rajdhani speeds past, headed by WCAM-2P #21876. Saphale-Kelve Rd, 2004-12. By Vivek Manvi.

The 2471 Swaraj Express arrives at Surat. The loco hauling the 24-coach superfast was a red-blue liveried WCAM-1 #21822. The person next to the loco is giving a new set of caution order notices to the driver. Surat, 2004-12. By Vivek Manvi.

Crossing a BCNA rake headed by TKD shed's beauty contest winner, WAG-7 #27455, 'Samrat'. The loco looks really neat with its grey-white livery and single-piece windscreen. Surat-Bharuch, 2004-12. By Vivek Manvi.

The ADI-BCT passenger crosses us, headed by BRC WAM-4E #20433. Surat-Bharuch, 2004-12. By Vivek Manvi.

Approaching the long bridge on the river Narmada at Bharuch. One can clearly see the platform at Bharuch station at the other end of the bridge. Bharuch, 2004-12. By Vivek Manvi.

Crossing a container rake headed by a neat and clean LGD WAG-7 #27295. Bharuch-Vadodara, 2004-12. By Vivek Manvi.

The Swaraj Express arrives at Vadodara for a 20-minute halt for crew and loco change. Vadodara Jn., 2004-12. By Vivek Manvi.

BRC WAP-4 #22352 takes over the reins for its onward journey from Vadodara. Note the absence of the 'E' suffix for this BRC WAP-4. Vadodara Jn., 2004-12. By Vivek Manvi.

Overtaking a container train hauled by a clean looking NKJ WAG-7 #27622. Vadodara Jn., 2004-12. By Vivek Manvi.

The Swaraj Express on a curve in the Godhra-Dahod section. This section has sweeping curves and long stretches of gradients in the range of 1 in 150. Godhra-Dahod, 2004-12. By Vivek Manvi.

Approaching a tunnel on the Dahod-Ratlam section. This was the first time I was traveling this section in daylight and was surprised to see a tunnel on this route!. Dahod-Ratlam, 2004-12. By Vivek Manvi.

Strange speed restriction sign! Goods trains are actually allowed to travel faster than passenger trains here. Does anybody know why?. Dahod-Ratlam, 2004-12. By Vivek Manvi.

The Swaraj Express at Kota Junction. Passengers are hurrying to find their coaches while the hawkers are busy selling their stuff. It was a really cold night and I enjoyed a nice hot cup of tea here. Kota Jn., 2004-12. By Vivek Manvi.

For Showcase: The Swaraj Express arrives at Ambala Cantt at 0750 hours and the sun is just rising in the sky. A man brushes his teeth on the platform while another one washes his face. A tea-seller is doing brisk business near the SLR coach. A group of pe