Pune-Lonavala High-Speed Rail: Bullet Train Pace for Pune-Mumbai Route? Service Launch Details Revealed
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Pune-Lonavala Trains to Hit 130 Kmph by 2026, Cutting Travel Time
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News18•02-03-2026, 12:19
Pune-Lonavala Trains to Hit 130 Kmph by 2026, Cutting Travel Time
•Pune Railway Division plans to increase train speeds on the Pune-Lonavala route from 110 kmph to 130 kmph.
•The high-speed upgrade is expected to be completed by June 2026.
•Infrastructure improvements include replacing overhead catenary and contact wires, and installing Automated Tensioning Devices (ATDs) for consistent wire tension.
•Passengers will save 4-5 minutes in travel time, improving railway schedules and reducing delays for key trains like Deccan Queen and Sinhagad Express.
•Work is primarily conducted during Sunday mega-blocks to minimize passenger inconvenience, aiming for faster and safer travel.
