Overview

• Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw confirmed that the new alignment for the Pune-Nashik high-speed rail corridor has been finalized and is awaiting approval from the Maharashtra government.
• The revised route avoids the 15-km restricted zone around the Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT) to prevent interference with its sensitive scientific operations.
• Pune railway station will undergo a major transformation with four new platforms and world-class facilities to handle increased passenger traffic.
• Redevelopment plans for six key stations, including Pune Junction and Hadapsar, are in their final stages, alongside capacity expansion on several regional rail routes.
• Discussions with Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis continue regarding the introduction of a Vande Bharat train service between Pune and Nagpur.