Due to heavy rainfall in Maharashtra, a number of Mumbai-Pune trains have been cancelled. The IMD has issued a red alert for Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, and Raigad districts, so stay informed and stay safe. In Pune, a flood-like situation has led to the evacuation of hundreds from low-lying areas.
Maharashtra Rains: Pragati Express, other Mumbai-Pune trains cancelled amid torrential downpour.
Central Railways has taken the decision to cancel multiple trains running between Mumbai and Pune due to the heavy rainfall. This decision was made despite the red alert issued by the India Meteorological Department for the capital city and surrounding regions. Additionally, a flood-like scenario has arisen in various parts of Pune, leading to the evacuation of approximately 400 individuals from low-lying areas.
A post shared by the Pune DRM indicated that six trains have been scrapped due to “heavy rainfall, water logging, and increasing water levels in the Badlapur-Vagani section”. It was not immediately clear whether further cancellations would to be announced in the coming hours.
Mumbai to Pune
Three trains leaving from Mumbai have been cancelled on Thursday evening.
- Train No. 12123 Deccan Queen Express — Scheduled to depart from CSMT at 5:10 pm for Pune.
- Train No. 12125 PRAGATI Express — Scheduled to depart from CSMT at 4:25 pm for Pune.
- Train No. 12127 Intercity Express — Scheduled to depart from CSMT at 06:40 am on Friday for CSMT.
Pune to Mumbai
- Train No. 12124 Deccan Queen Express — Scheduled to depart from Pune at 07:15 am on Friday for CSMT.
- Train No. 12126 PRAGATI Express — Scheduled to depart from Pune at 07:50 am on Friday for CSMT.
- Train No. 12128 Intercity Express — Scheduled to depart from Pune at 5:55 pm for CSMT.