Pune Division’s Rail Upgrades to Temporarily Impact Train Services on August 20th

Pune, 19th August 2023: In pursuit of heightened railway safety and modernized infrastructure, the Pune Division has unveiled plans to implement automatic block signaling between Chinchwad and Khadki stations. Set for Sunday, August 20th, this upgrade aims to elevate overall train operations’ efficiency. However, this advancement will lead to transient disruptions, affecting numerous train services.

Commissioning Work and its Effects

With the commissioning work at hand, a series of train service cancellations and rescheduling have been announced. The following trains are slated for cancellation on Sunday, August 20th:

• Train No. 12127/12128 Pune – Mumbai – Pune Intercity Express
• Train No. 11007/11008 Pune – Mumbai – Pune Deccan Express
• Train No. 12125/12126 Pune – Mumbai – Pune Pragati Express
• Train No. 11029/11030 Mumbai – Kolhapur – Mumbai Koyna Express

Moreover, the commissioning work will impact several EMU/local trains, with services canceled on the same day. Passengers traveling along these routes are advised to make necessary adjustments to their plans:

EMU/Local Train Cancellations on Sunday, 20th August:

1. Lonavla – Shivajinagar Local No. 01553 leaving at 06.30 hrs.
2. Lonavla – Shivajinagar Local No. 01559 leaving at 10.05 hrs.
3. Lonavla – Shivajinagar Local No. 01563 leaving at 15.30 hrs.
4. Talegaon-Pune Local No. 01585 leaving at 07.48 hrs.
5. Talegaon-Pune Local No. 01587 leaving at 09.57 hrs.
6. Talegaon-Pune Local No. 01589 leaving at 16.40 hrs.
7. Lonavala – Pune Local No. 01555 leaving at 07.25 hrs.
8. Lonavala – Pune Local No. 01557 leaving at 08.20 hrs.
9. Lonavala – Pune Local No. 01561 leaving at 14.50 hrs.
10. Lonavala – Pune Local No. 01569 leaving at 19.00 hrs.
11. Pune – Talegaon Local No. 01584 leaving at 06.48 hrs.
12. Pune – Talegaon Local No. 01586 leaving at 08.53 hrs.
13. Pune – Lonavla Local No. 01558 leaving at 06.30 hrs.
14. Pune – Lonavla Local No. 01562 leaving at 09.57 hrs.
15. Pune – Lonavla Local No. 01564 leaving at 11.17 hrs.
16. Pune – Lonavla Local No. 01566 leaving at 15.00 hrs.
17. Pune – Lonavla Local No. 01568 leaving at 16.25 hrs.
18. Shivaji Nagar – Talegaon Local No. 01588 leaving at 15.47 hrs.
19. Shivaji Nagar – Talegaon Local No. 01570 leaving at 17.20 hrs.
20. Shivaji Nagar – Lonavala Local No. 01560 leaving at 08.10 hrs.

Rescheduled Long-Distance Trains:

Additionally, certain long-distance trains have been rescheduled due to the ongoing work. Train No. 12939 Pune – Jaipur Express will now depart at 17.45 hrs instead of the usual 17.30 hrs, and Train No. 22943 Daund – Indore Express will depart at 18.00 hrs instead of its regular 14.00 hrs departure.

Planning Ahead for Commuters

Commuters intending to travel on August 20th are urged to anticipate delays for several trains originating from and departing to various destinations. Train services, including the Mumbai – Chennai Express, Lokmanya Tilak Terminus – Kakinada Port Express, Mumbai – Bhubaneswar Express, and Mumbai – Hyderabad Express, will experience delays due to the ongoing commissioning and traffic block work within the Pune Division.

While these disruptions are indeed temporary, they are essential for enhancing railway safety and operational efficiency. Passengers are advised to stay updated with the latest information from railway authorities and plan their journeys accordingly during this transitional phase.