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pune railway station news

Nine-hour Pune Yard block to disrupt train services on July 5

The block has been planned to facilitate engineering, signal and telecommunication (S&T), and overhead equipment (OHE) works for replacing DDS point numbers 207 and 208 and upgrading the existing 52 KG track layout to a modern 60 KG double density switch (DDS) layout in the Pune-Lonavala section. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
Published on Jun 30, 2026 05:52 am IST

Statewide drive targets illegal pax transport near ST stands

Thane, India - November 11, 2021: Thane RTO allows private bus services from Vandana Cinema ST Bus Depot as commuters face problems due to the ongoing MSRTC strike, in Thane, Mumbai, India, on Thursday, November 11, 2021. (Praful Gangurde/HT Photo) (HT PHOTO)
Published on Jun 08, 2026 12:14 pm IST

Summer rush pushes footfall at Pune rly stn to three-year high

Pune railway station witnesses steady increase in passenger footfall this summer season with daily average passenger numbers reaching their highest level in the last three years. (HT FILE)
Published on Jun 05, 2026 07:36 am IST

Pune celebrates iconic Deccan Queen’s 96 years of grand service

Pune celebrates iconic Deccan Queen’s 96 years of grand service
Published on Jun 02, 2026 07:16 am IST

Swift railway response, but Pune railway services hit after derailment of Vande Bharat

Railway teams rushed to the spot immediately, cordoned off the section, and began emergency protocols to prevent further risk. (HT)
Published on Apr 29, 2026 04:16 am IST

Mumbai-Solapur Vande Bharat Express derails while entering Pune railway station

LIVE: Vande Bharat Express en route to Solapur derails at Pune Railway Station | Railway News
Updated on Apr 27, 2026 11:16 pm IST

Work begins on two new platforms at Pune railway station

The first phase focuses on platform numbers 11 and 12 that are expected to be completed within the next two months. Subsequently, four other platforms will be constructed in phases. (HT)
Published on Apr 18, 2026 04:52 am IST

Pune railway division pushes 398 crore yard re-modelling plan

Regarding the division’s overall performance for the financial year 2025-26, Verma said that the Pune division recorded a total revenue of 2,238.20 crore (HT)
Published on Apr 04, 2026 04:54 am IST

4th platform approved for Hadapsar station

Pune, India - May 6, 2019: A view of Hadapsar Railway station of which the work is still in progress in Pune, India, on Monday, May 6, 2019. (Photo by Shankar Narayan/HT PHOTO)
Published on Mar 16, 2026 05:32 am IST

Pune railway station under risk from gas cylinders, unauthorised alterations

The heritage structure of Pune railway station is under threat following allegations of unauthorised alterations, storage of gas cylinders, and cooking activities being carried out inside the historic building. (HT)
Published on Mar 05, 2026 03:22 am IST

4 held for extorting 25,000 from man for birthday celebration

Fearing for his life, the victim’s wife arranged the money and transferred it online to the accused. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)
Published on Mar 04, 2026 04:14 am IST

Pune railway station sets up holding zone for Holi rush

Dedicated holding zone has be set up on the Pune railway station premises to manage the surge of passengers travelling to the northern states. (MAHENDRA KOLHE/HT PHOTO)
Published on Feb 28, 2026 03:38 am IST

Pune railway station’s heritage building fire triggers probe

The 101-year-old heritage building, inaugurated on July 27, 1925, is among the city’s oldest and most iconic railway landmarks. (MAHENDRA KOLHE/ HT)
Updated on Feb 24, 2026 10:42 pm IST

Minor fire at Pune railway station

Passengers on the platform were briefly alarmed, but railway authorities promptly secured the area to prevent the situation from escalating. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)
Published on Feb 24, 2026 04:12 am IST

Only 170 CCTV cameras monitoring Pune railway station

Only 170 CCTV cameras monitoring Pune railway station
Published on Feb 23, 2026 04:20 am IST

Neglected battery-operated vehicles rot in station yard

Neglected battery-operated vehicles rot in station yard
Published on Feb 23, 2026 04:18 am IST

Pune railway station congestion to persist until completion of project: Goswami

Goswami also visited Kedgaon, Daund, Chinchwad, and the Sangam Bridge area to assess the progress of ongoing projects. (HT FILE)
Published on Feb 09, 2026 06:18 am IST

Airport-like holding area planned at Pune railway station

Pune, India - Jan. 13, 2020: Canteen material lying on platform number 3 at railway station in Pune, India, on Monday, January 13, 2020. (Photo by Pratham Gokhale/Hindustan Times) (Pratham Gokhale/HT Photo)
Published on Jan 31, 2026 03:46 am IST

Pune railway station yard remodelling initiated as electric interlocking work begins on site

Electric interlocking is a modern railway safety system that uses electronic controls to manage signals and track switches. It ensures that trains move safely by allowing signals to turn green only when the correct track is set and clear, reducing human error and improving smooth train movement. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
Published on Jan 09, 2026 03:12 am IST

Railways write to traffic police about congestion outside Pune railway station

The Pune Railway Protection Force (RPF) too last week wrote to the Pune traffic police highlighting the daily congestion outside the station chowk. (HT)
Published on Jan 07, 2026 08:22 am IST

5,000 sqm land required for Hadapsar station platform expansion

Land required for the fourth platform is about 5,000 square metres estimated to cost 40 crore, said officials, adding that the Railway Board has already cleared 135 crore for the project. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)
Published on Nov 05, 2025 03:26 am IST

3.6k sq ft waiting area to come up at Pune railway station

Additionally, information boards and guidance signs will be installed for easy navigation. Currently, Pune station handles around two lakh passengers every day. (HT)
Published on Oct 27, 2025 03:56 am IST

Days after inspection by CR GM, chaos unfolds at Pune railway station

Days after inspection by CR GM, chaos unfolds at Pune railway station
Published on Oct 20, 2025 06:10 am IST

Pune railway station gets 200 new benches to ease pax waiting woes

The Pune railway division has put up sturdy and durable iron benches at high-traffic points of the station including waiting areas, platforms and entry areas to accommodate a larger number of passengers at any given time. (HT)
Published on Oct 13, 2025 04:40 am IST

Renovation at Pune railway station causes congestion ahead of Diwali

Large cement blocks around the circulating area are being removed and replaced, disrupting passenger movement at the station. (HT PHOTO)
Published on Oct 09, 2025 04:00 am IST

Delays in lift installation work at Pune Railway Station irk passengers

The construction of the lift at platform 4 is still underway, leaving many commuters, especially the elderly, without accessible options for traveling between platforms. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
Published on Oct 09, 2025 03:58 am IST

RPF Pune rescues 8 minors under ‘Operation Nanhe Farishtey’

Given their vulnerability, they were immediately taken into safe custody with care and protection. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)
Published on Sept 22, 2025 04:32 am IST

Passengers bear the brunt as Pune railway station drags its feet on drainage tank work

Seating arrangements have gone for a toss and commuters are left with no option but to brave the sun, rain and congestion right outside the station’s circulating area. (HT)
Published on Jul 25, 2025 07:52 am IST

Man held for desecrating Mahatma’s statue at railway station

The police seized the weapon and recovered some religious books from his possession. (HT)
Published on Jul 08, 2025 05:06 am IST

Pune railway station sees surge in footfall

Railway officials attribute this rise to both an increase in train services and the growing preference for rail travel in and out of Pune. (HT FILE)
Published on Jul 06, 2025 07:38 am IST