Better rail connectivity for Pune as more Vande Bharat trains being considered from Pune to Delhi, Mumbai and other cities | Mohol

Lok Sabha MP from Pune and Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation and Cooperation, Murlidhar Mohol met the Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on August 01 and had detailed discussions regarding various pending issues of the Pune Railway Division and its adjoining areas.

A number railway-related issues in Pune and Western Maharashtra have been pending for years. Mohol has taken the initiative to fast-track the resolution of these issues. With the positive approach shown by the Railway Minister, these issues are expected to be resolved soon.

Providing information about the meeting, Minister Mohol stated, “We had a detailed discussion on several topics, including the Pune-Delhi Vande Bharat Sleeper Train, the expansion of the Pune-Lonavala railway route, Pune-Ahilyanagar railway connectivity, the renovation of Pune railway station, and the new terminal at Uruli Kanchan. Vaishnaw not only provided comprehensive information on these issues but also discussed the action plan for the coming period.” The railway minster also instructed concerned officials to resolve pending railway issues at Pune and nearby stations.

Recently, during his speech in the Lok Sabha on Thursday, the Railway Minister had announced the launch of the Vande Bharat Metro trains, which will connect important cities in the country. On similar lines, discussions were held on considering the Vande Bharat Metro service for connecting Pune with Nashik, Mumbai, Solapur, and Nagpur, Mohol added.