New Delhi, July 31, 2026

Indian Railways has created a landmark moment in emergency healthcare by transporting a live donor heart by train for the first time in the country. The heart was carried from Surat to Ahmedabad on Train No. 20901 Mumbai Central–Gandhinagar Capital Vande Bharat Express for transplantation at the U.N. Mehta Institute of Cardiology & Research Centre.

The time-sensitive mission required close coordination between Indian Railways, the Railway Protection Force (RPF), Gujarat Police and medical teams. A dedicated Green Corridor was arranged from Platform No. 1 of Ahmedabad Railway Station to the hospital, ensuring uninterrupted movement of the organ and helping the transplant procedure begin within the critical viability period.

Ahmedabad Divisional Railway Manager Ved Prakash described the achievement as a proud moment for Indian Railways, highlighting the importance of teamwork in such life-saving missions. “In such missions, every minute is crucial. The excellent coordination among Indian Railways, RPF, Gujarat State Police and the medical teams ensured the success of this operation. Contributing towards saving a human life is not only our responsibility but also our highest duty towards service and humanity,” he said.

The successful operation underlines the speed and reliability of modern railway connectivity while expanding its role in critical healthcare support. It also demonstrates how India’s rail network can contribute to emergency medical transportation and humanitarian efforts where every minute can make a difference.