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Hindustan Times
26-05-2025
- Climate
- Hindustan Times
Rain disrupts train services in Pune, passengers face delays
Incessant rainfall over the past few days has disrupted train operations across the Pune railway division, causing significant delays and leaving hundreds of passengers stranded. The persistent showers have affected the train timetable and raised concerns about the railway's infrastructure and preparedness for adverse weather conditions. One of Sunday's worst-hit services was the Pune–Nagpur AC Special (Train No. 01439), which was delayed by more than four hours. Passengers reported being stuck en route without prior updates or assistance. Many took to social media and contacted railway helplines to demand immediate intervention. Kalpesh Wani, a passenger onboard, said, 'Train No. 01439 Pune–Nagpur AC Special has been stranded at one place for over 1.5 hours now. The train was already delayed by two hours when we started. There's no communication from the authorities. We are requesting urgent intervention to resolve the issue.' Another commuter, Siddharth Rajput, travelling on the Pune–Danapur train (Train No. 01481), expressed frustration over what he described as negligence toward special trains. 'My train is delayed by six hours. While other trains pass us and stay on schedule, this 'special' train seems special only in the delay. Is this how you treat passengers who depend on these services?' he said. In addition to long-distance trains, regular services over the weekend were also hit by the rain. The CST–Pune Deccan Express, scheduled to depart at 7 am from Mumbai, was rescheduled to 8 am on Sunday, causing inconvenience to daily commuters and office-goers. Meanwhile, the Azad Hind Express (12129), which was scheduled to depart Pune at 6:35 pm on May 25, has now been rescheduled to 12:10 AM on May 26. The delay, railway officials stated, is due to the late running of the incoming pairing rake. A statement from the division noted, 'Inconvenience caused is deeply regretted.' Kushal Das, a passenger scheduled to travel on the Azad Hind Express (12129) from Pune to Howrah, expressed his disappointment over the sudden rescheduling late into the night. 'I had planned my journey well in advance, with connecting travel and hotel bookings at my destination. The train was supposed to leave at 6:35 pm, but now it's been pushed to 12:10 am. This kind of mismanagement is unacceptable, especially for long-distance trains where people are travelling with families or for urgent work,' he said.
Hindustan Times
09-05-2025
- Hindustan Times
Pune: Summer rush throws train schedules off track; 48 services affected in April
The summer holiday rush has disrupted train schedules in Pune, with 48 trains delayed or rescheduled in April this year. Both regular and special services have been disrupted, leaving thousands of travellers inconvenienced at a time when demand peaks. Services such as the Jhelum Express and Azad Hind Express have run behind schedule. Many long route special trains have arrived more than two hours late, stretching travel times and frustrating passengers. According to officials, increased train traffic across the network has led to congestion on major routes. With limited track capacity, trains are frequently halted to let others pass. Regular trains are given priority over special services, while high-speed trains like the Vande Bharat and Rajdhani maintain fixed schedules, further tightening the grid. 'I had planned my journey weeks in advance, but my train was delayed by over six hours. I missed my connecting bus from Ernakulam,' said Rajesh Nair, an IT professional traveling to Kerala. 'It's very frustrating, especially when traveling with kids in the summer heat.' A senior railway official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said, 'This complex juggling of schedules is necessary but challenging, especially during peak seasons like summer. We acknowledge the inconvenience to passengers and are working to streamline operations and reduce delays.'
