Pune-Mumbai Rail Update: Ashwini Vaishnaw Shares Major Restoration Progress, One Line Reopens

Lonavala, 9th July 2026: Train services on the Central Railway network continue to remain severely affected after multiple landslides in the Lonavala–Karjat ghat section, leading to the cancellation, diversion, short termination, and short origination of several long-distance trains. While restoration work is progressing, railway authorities have restored one line and are working to resume normal operations at the earliest.

According to the latest update issued by Central Railway at 12 noon on Thursday, the Pune–Veraval Express (Train No. 11088) departing on July 9 has been cancelled. Several trains, including the Hosapete–CSMT Express, Kolhapur–CSMT Express, Hyderabad–CSMT Express, Hazur Sahib Nanded–Panvel Express, Nagercoil–LTT Express, and KSR Bengaluru–CSMT Express, have been short-terminated at stations such as Pune, Khadki, and Daund. Correspondingly, several return services have been short-originated from these stations.

Central Railway has also diverted at least 17 trains via alternative routes, including the Daund–Manmad–Igatpuri–Kalyan corridor, to minimise disruption.

Major trains affected include the Pune–Ahmedabad Express, Hadapsar–Jodhpur Express, Hubballi–Dadar Express, CSMT–Chennai Express, CSMT–Hyderabad Express, Rajkot–Secunderabad Express, Jodhpur–Bengaluru Express, and several others.

Reviewing the restoration work in the Pune–Mumbai ghat section, Railway Minister said the landslides had caused extensive damage to the railway tracks as well as the surrounding areas. He said teams from both Central Railway and Western Railway were working in close coordination to restore services.

“The landslides have been heavy, and the damage to the railway line as well as surrounding areas is significant. Both Central and Western Railway teams are working harmoniously,” the minister said.

He added that one railway line has already been restored and that all trains operating on the section will run with two locomotives because banker locomotives cannot be used until the slip line is restored.

Vaishnaw also noted that transporting construction material to some restoration sites remains a major challenge due to the difficult terrain. He said railway teams are coordinating with the district administration and the Forest Department to expedite restoration work and resume normal train operations as quickly as possible.

Central Railway has advised passengers to check the latest train status before starting their journey, as operational changes are likely to continue until full restoration of the affected Pune–Mumbai ghat section.