Central Railway has announced significant changes to train schedules, primarily affecting Pune, on June 14, 2026. These revisions are necessary for critical infrastructure and safety improvement works at the Pune Yard. Dr. Swapnil Nila, CPRO of Central Railway, stated that these measures will enhance operational safety and efficiency for passengers.
Which trains are cancelled or rescheduled on June 14
A nine-hour traffic block from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM will lead to several disruptions. Nine major trains, including the Pune-Nagpur Express and CSMT Mumbai-Pune Deccan Express, will be completely cancelled. Additionally, the Pune–Rani Kamalapati Express (Train No. 22171) connecting Pune to Bhopal is rescheduled to depart at 7:55 PM instead of 3:15 PM, causing a delay of 4 hours and 40 minutes.
Impact on platforms and other routes
During the block, Platforms 3 and 4 at Pune station will be unavailable for trains coming from the CSMT end. The Jaipur-Pune Express (Train No. 12940) departing on June 13 will terminate at Khadki station. Meanwhile, a 21-day block on the Pune-Miraj line until June 25 is affecting services like the Pune-Kolhapur DEMU due to doubling project work.
| Train/Route | Impact/Change | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Pune-Nagpur & Deccan Express | Fully Cancelled | June 14, 2026 |
| Pune–Rani Kamalapati Exp | Rescheduled (7:55 PM) | June 14, 2026 |
| Jaipur-Pune Express | Terminates at Khadki | June 13, 2026 |
| Hyderabad–Jaipur Express | Regularized Service | From July 24, 2026 |
| Pune-Miraj Route | Partial Cancellations | Until June 25, 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the status of Pune-Rani Kamalapati Express on June 14?
Train No. 22171 is rescheduled to depart Pune at 7:55 PM instead of 3:15 PM, resulting in a delay of 4 hours and 40 minutes.
Why are the train schedules being changed in Pune?
The changes are due to a special traffic block for engineering, signal, and overhead equipment works to improve safety and infrastructure.