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Pune Railway Station Begins Rs 442-Crore Capacity Expansion
Pune railway station is being rebuilt to handle more trains.
The project costs Rs 442 crore.
Workers are changing the train yard and extending platforms.
New platforms will also be created.
An electronic system will help stop trains from making conflicting movements.
At present, only two platforms can handle the longest trains.
Around 150 trains use the station each day.
Officials expect about 20 more services after the work is finished in roughly three years.
Pune railway station is undergoing a Rs 442-crore makeover and yard remodelling project.
The work includes platform extensions, new platforms, and an electronic interlocking system.
Only two platforms currently support full-length coach trains, with others being lengthened.
About 150 trains currently originate, terminate, or pass through the station daily.
Officials expect 20 additional services after the work, which is expected to take three years.
- Who
- Pune railway station officials and the Pune division are carrying out the redevelopment.
- What
- A Rs 442-crore yard remodelling and station capacity expansion project is adding or extending platforms and installing electronic interlocking.
- Where
- Pune railway station.
- When
- The development projects are expected to take three years to complete.
- Why
- To handle longer trains and increase the number of train services.
Key facts
- Project cost
- Rs 442 crore
- Current daily train movements
- Around 150 trains originate, terminate, or pass through the station
- Expected increase
- 20 additional services
- Current full-length platforms
- Two platforms support full-length coach trains
- Main works
- Platform extensions, new platforms, and electronic interlocking
- Expected completion
- Three years
- Responsible division
- Pune division
Quotes
Hemant Kumar Behera
Divisional Commercial Manager associated with Pune railway station
“Priority is being given to yard redevelopment, which includes platform expansion. Currently, we have two platforms that can support full-length coach trains, and work is underway to increase the length of the others to make them suitable for longer rakes”
indianexpress.com
Sources
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