Hadapsar terminal nears completion, train operations from Jan 26

Hadapsar railway terminal is 90% complete, set to open in early 2026, with train services shifting from Pune Junction to ease congestion.

The redevelopment of the Hadapsar railway terminal is now 90% complete, with train services set to transition from Pune Junction to the newly upgraded station. Trial runs have already begun, and the terminal is expected to become fully operational in the near future. Starting January 26, 2026, two daily trains, the Hadapsar–Hazur Sahib Nanded Express and the Hadapsar–Harangul Special, will begin their journeys from and terminate at Hadapsar (HDP) instead of Pune Junction (PUNE). Additional train services are expected to be redirected in the coming months, helping alleviate the growing congestion at Pune Junction, which has been grappling with rising passenger numbers.

Platform construction is 95% complete, the second foot-over bridge is 90% complete, and all lifts and escalators have been installed. (HT)

The Pune railway administration reported significant progress on the terminal’s infrastructure. Platform construction is 95% complete, the second foot-over bridge is 90% complete, and all lifts and escalators have been installed.

“The new station building, including ticket counters, waiting areas, and commercial facilities, is 90% ready. Parking is 55% complete, and the cycle stand is 80% finished,” said a senior railway official.

The terminal is set to serve as a satellite hub to reduce the load on Pune Junction.

Under the new schedule, Train No. 17629/17630 Hadapsar–Hazur Sahib Nanded Express will depart from Hadapsar at 21:50 hrs and arrive at 04:35 hrs daily. Train No. 01487/01488 Hadapsar–Harangul Special will leave at 06:20 hrs and arrive at 20:45 hrs. Both trains will no longer start or end at Pune Junction.

Passengers expressed mixed reactions.

Jay Lahigude, a frequent commuter, said, “Hadapsar station is much closer to us in the east. It will save time once all facilities open.”

However, Saurabh Mohite, another commuter, noted, “People are used to Pune Junction. The shift needs better communication and transport options, like more PMPML buses.”