Pune Railway Station to Get 12 Platforms; Yard Remodeling Work to Begin in 2026

Reported by Amit Singh
Pune, 21st November 2025: The Pune railway station is set for a major upgrade, with the long-awaited yard remodeling project expected to begin between October and November 2026, officials familiar with the plan confirmed. The project is aimed at streamlining train operations, expanding capacity and improving passenger amenities across the station.

Under the proposed layout, Pune station will have 12 platforms, including two earmarked for local trains. Preparatory operational changes have already begun, and passenger amenities are being enhanced in phases — a process likely to continue for up to a year. Authorities have clarified that the heritage structures on the premises will not be disturbed during the redevelopment.

Officials said block planning is yet to be finalized, as the project is still at an early stage. The Electronic Interlocking (EI) building — a crucial part of modern signalling — has been completed. The EI system will handle signals and points through computerized controls, improving the safety and efficiency of train movements.

As part of the revamp, the Parcel Office will be shifted to a new location. While the existing six platforms will be retained, their lengths will be increased. The blueprint for the remodeling is in its final stage, and the GSU will be responsible for executing the project.

At present, only two of the six platforms are full-length. Two more will be extended, resulting in four full-length and two short-length platforms. Of these, three will be used for through trains, while one will have a dead end on the Mumbai side to accommodate trains arriving from Daund or Miraj, where maintenance activities will also be carried out. All newly built platforms under the expansion plan will be full-length.

Officials said the remodeling work is likely to have a significant impact on train operations, with potential cancellations expected during the construction phase. To reduce congestion and passenger inconvenience, the railway administration plans to use Hadapsar and Khadki terminals as alternative points of operation.

Several trains have already been shifted to the Hadapsar terminal, and more than 15 express services have begun halting at Hadapsar and Khadki as part of a phased operational strategy to support the upcoming station remodeling.