Pune Division’s Announces August 20th Train Cancellations, Rescheduling, And Local Train Cancellations, Check Details Here

Sumit Singh
Pune, 19th August 2023: In a bid to enhance railway safety and modernize infrastructure, the Pune Division has announced the commissioning of automatic block signaling between Chinchwad and Khadki stations. This upgrade, scheduled for Sunday, August 20th, aims to improve the overall efficiency of train operations. However, the implementation will result in temporary disruptions affecting several train services.
As a result of the commissioning work, a series of cancellations and rescheduling of train services have been announced. Trains slated for cancellation on Sunday, August 20th, include the following:
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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
Additionally, several EMU/local trains are also affected by the commissioning work, with services cancelled on the same day. Passengers traveling on these routes are advised to adjust their plans accordingly:
Cancellation:- EMU/Locals
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. 01589leaving
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
Furthermore, certain long-distance trains are also being 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.
Commuters planning to travel on August 20th are advised 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 face some delays due to the commissioning and traffic block work in the Pune Division.
The Pune Division assures passengers that these disruptions are temporary and necessary for the enhancement of railway safety and operational efficiency. Commuters are encouraged to stay updated with the latest information from the railway authorities and plan their journeys accordingly during this period of transition.