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{{Short description|Railway station in Pune, Maharashtra, India}}
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{{Infobox station
| name = Pune Junction
| style = Indian Railways
| image = File:Pune railway station - Entrance.jpg
| image_caption = Pune railway station
| address = HH Prince Aga Khan Road, Agarkar Nagar
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| map_type = India#India Maharashtra
| elevation = {{convert|560|m|ft}}
| line = [[Mumbai–Chennai line]]<br/>[[Pune–Miraj–Londa line]]
| structure = at-grade
| platform = 6
| tracks = 8
| parking = Yes
| bicycle = Yes
| opened = {{start date and age|1858}}
| closed =
| rebuilt = {{start date and age|1925|7|27}}
| electrified = Yes
| code = {{Indian railway code
| code = PUNE
| zone =
| division = {{rwd|Pune}}
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| owned = [[Indian Railways]]
| zone = [[Central Railway zone]]
| former =
| passengers = 150,000
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| services = [[Indian Railways]]
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'''Pune railway station''' (station code: '''Pune''') is the main railway junction of the city of [[Pune]]. It is a railway junction on the [[Mumbai–Chennai line]] and the [[Pune–Miraj–Londa line]]. It has two accesses, from HH Aga Khan Road on the south and Raja Bahadur Mills Road from the north. It is controlled and regulated by the [[Pune Police]] and [[Central Reserve Police Force]].

==History==
The first passenger train in India ran on 16 April 1853 on the track laid by the [[Great Indian Peninsula Railway]] from [[Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus railway station|Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus]] in Mumbai to {{stnlnk|Thane}}. The GIPR line was extended to {{stnlnk|Kalyan}} in 1854, then on the south-east side to {{stnlnk|Khopoli}} via [[Palasdari railway station]] at the foot of the [[Western Ghats]] in 1856. While construction work was in progress across the [[Bhor Ghat]], GIPR opened the {{stnlnk|Khandala}}–{{stnlnk|Pune}} track to the public in 1858. The Pune railway station opened in 1858. The Bhor Ghat incline connecting Palasdari to Khandala was completed in 1862, thereby connecting Mumbai and Pune.<ref name="IR History: Early Days – I">{{cite web | url = http://www.irfca.org/faq/faq-hist.html| title = IR History: Early Days – I : Chronology of railways in India, Part 2 (1832–1865)| publisher= IRFCA| access-date= 20 March 2014}}</ref> The present Pune railway station building was built in 1925.

The Pune–Raichur sector of the Mumbai–Chennai line was opened in stages: the portion from Pune to Barshi Road was opened in 1859, from Barshi Road to Mohol in 1860 and from Mohol to Solapur also in 1860. Work on the line from Solapur southwards began in 1865, and the line was extended to Raichur in 1871.<ref name="IR History: Early Days – II">{{cite web | url=http://www.irfca.org/faq/faq-history2.html | title = IR History: Early Days – II | last = Chronology of railways in India, Part 2 (1870–1899)| publisher= IRFCA| access-date= 3 December 2013}}</ref>

The [[Southern Mahratta Railway]] (SMR) completed the [[metre-gauge]] Vasco–Guntakal railway line along with the branch from Londa to Pune via Miraj in 1890. The Pune–Londa main section was converted from metre-gauge to {{Track gauge|5ft6in|lk=on}} [[broad gauge]] in 1971.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolhapur/Central-Railways-sanctions-Rs-125-cr-for-Pune-Satara-line/articleshow/52100935.cms|title=Central Railways sanctions Rs 125 cr for Pune-Satara line | Kolhapur News - Times of India}}</ref>

==Electrification==

Railway electrification in India began with the first electric train, between [[Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus|Bombay Victoria Terminus]] and [[Kurla]], by the GIPR on 3 February 1925, on 1.5 kV DC. The Kalyan–Pune section was electrified with a 1.5 kV DC overhead system in 1930.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.irfca.org/faq/faq-elec.html|title= Electric Traction I |work= History of Electrification| publisher= IRFCA| access-date = 20 March 2014}}</ref>

The previously used 1.5 kV DC was converted to 25 kV AC on 5 May 2013 from Kalyan to Khopoli and Kalyan to Kasara.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20140116220742/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-04-30/mumbai/38929007_1_signalling-system-long-distance-trains-lokmanya-tilak-terminus "From May 5, faster Central Railway with AC power"] ''Times of India'' (30 April 2013). Retrieved on 2013-07-16.</ref> Conversion from 1.5 kV DC to 25 kV AC on the Lokmanya Tilak Terminus–Thane–Kalyan section was completed on 12 January 2014.<ref name="indiatimes1">[https://web.archive.org/web/20140115031241/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2014-01-13/mumbai/46148994_1_long-distance-trains-new-trains-faster-trains "Soon, faster trains on Kalyan-LTT route"] ''The Times of India'' (13 January 2014). Retrieved on 2014-06-11.</ref> The CSMT to LTT section was converted from 1.5 kV DC to 25 kV AC on 8 June 2015.<ref name="indiatimes2">[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/Central-Railway-plans-DC/AC-switch-in-May/articleshow/32622006.cms "Central Railway plans DC/AC switch in May"] ''The Times of India'' (25 March 2014). Retrieved on 2014-06-11.</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=DC to AC conversion on Mumbai's Central Railways rail route completed|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/railways/dc-to-ac-conversion-on-mumbais-central-railways-rail-route-completed/articleshow/47582271.cms|access-date=2 January 2016|work=The Economic Times|publisher=PTI|date=8 June 2015|location=Mumbai}}</ref> The Kasara–Pune section was also converted from 1.5 kV DC to 25 kV AC in 2010.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=5162&did=1573563308847675C3AE9FD42F917B1EF70A87257A0FA|title = Central Railway / Indian Railways Portal}}</ref>

The Pune–Daund–Bhigwan section was electrified in 2017.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://punemirror.indiatimes.com/pune/civic/pune-daund-local-brings-respite-for-daily-commuters/articleshow/56631901.cms|title=Pune–Daund local brings respite for daily commuters|website=Pune Mirror}}</ref>

The Pune–Miraj section is being electrified as of 2020.<ref>https://www.thebridgechronicle.com/pune/%E2%80%98track-electrification-dec-2020%E2%80%99-43261</ref>

== Infrastructure ==
This station has three footbridges with a skywalk. Elevator service is available on the footbridge. Plans are being made to upgrade the station to a world-class standard.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-12-19/pune/28266027_1_railway-stations-pune-and-nagpur-central-railway |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121105054149/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-12-19/pune/28266027_1_railway-stations-pune-and-nagpur-central-railway |url-status=dead |archive-date=2012-11-05 |title=World-class Pune station via public-private route |date=2010-12-19 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=2014-08-17}}</ref>

As a protection against the [[coronavirus]], Central Railway's Railway Protection Force has deployed a robot, 'Captain Arjun', to screen patients and enhance security surveillance at the station,<ref>{{cite news |last1=Bhandari |first1=Shashwat |title=Pune railway station installs a Robot to scan passengers {{!}} Watch |url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/news/india/pune-railway-station-robot-to-scan-passengers-for-covid19-watch-video-625934 |access-date=3 February 2021 |work=www.indiatvnews.com |publisher=IndiaTV |date=13 June 2020 |language=en}}</ref> Its electronic eyes are useful for screening passengers during boarding. The robot will help protect passengers and rail staff from infection in addition to performing security maintenance. The robot is equipped with motion sensors, one pan-tilt-zoom camera and a dome camera, which uses artificial intelligence to track suspicious or anti-social mischief makers in the station.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Bhandari |first1=Shashwat |title=Pune railway station installs a Robot to scan passengers {{!}} Watch |url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/news/india/pune-railway-station-robot-to-scan-passengers-for-covid19-watch-video-625934 |access-date=3 February 2021 |work=www.indiatvnews.com |publisher=IndiaTV |date=13 June 2020 |language=en}}</ref> Recently, Indian Railways has also launched its first food truck at the Railway station.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Devanjana |first1=Nag |title=Attention train passengers! Indian Railways launches its first food truck at Pune railway station |url=https://www.financialexpress.com/infrastructure/railways/attention-train-passengers-indian-railways-launches-its-first-food-truck-at-pune-railway-station/2128119/ |access-date=3 February 2021 |work=The Financial Express |publisher=Financial Express |date=13 November 2020}}</ref> It is maintained by the Quick Service Restaurant brand [[Jumboking]]. In addition to this, there are 14 food stalls which are currently functional at the Pune Railway station as per IRSDC.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Devanjana |first1=Nag |title=Attention train passengers! Indian Railways launches its first food truck at Pune railway station |url=https://www.financialexpress.com/infrastructure/railways/attention-train-passengers-indian-railways-launches-its-first-food-truck-at-pune-railway-station/2128119/ |access-date=3 February 2021 |work=The Financial Express |publisher=Financial Express |date=13 November 2020}}</ref> These are located at different parts of the station and platforms. Other amenities in the station include waiting halls, dormitories, retiring rooms, cloak rooms, book stalls, health kiosks, pay and use toilets, SBI credit card kiosks, ATMs, water vending machines, pay and park and many others for the convenience of passengers.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Devanjana |first1=Nag |title=Attention train passengers! Indian Railways launches its first food truck at Pune railway station |url=https://www.financialexpress.com/infrastructure/railways/attention-train-passengers-indian-railways-launches-its-first-food-truck-at-pune-railway-station/2128119/ |access-date=3 February 2021 |work=The Financial Express |publisher=Financial Express |date=13 November 2020}}</ref> Facility management at the station is facilitated by The Indian Railway Stations Development Corporation Limited (IRSDC). As part of its modernisation and beautification of the station, IRSDC is taking various initiatives and measures to upgrade facilities in and around the railway station. Some of these are undertaken in collaboration with leading third party vendors.

=== Maldhakka Goods Yard ===
Maldhakka is the freight depot of the Pune Railway Station and consists of 2 railway sheds. All freight trains are loaded and unloaded at this depot. The entrance to the goods yard is situated at Maldhakka Chowk.<ref name="survey">{{cite news|title=24 pc of unorganised sector workers malnourished: survey|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/24-pc-of-unorganised-sector-workers-malnourished-survey/articleshow/4382525.cms|access-date=28 March 2017|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=10 April 2009|location=Pune}}</ref><ref name="city">{{cite web|title=Comprehensive Mobility Plan for Pune City|url=http://www.punecorporation.org/sites/default/files/project-glimpses/Comprehensive%20Mobility%20Plan%20for%20Pune%20City.pdf|website=[[Pune Municipal Corporation]]|access-date=28 March 2017|location=Pune|page=56|date=November 2008}}</ref>

=== Power ===
The station is powered by a solar power plant and emergency diesel generators. The 160 kWp solar power plant generates around 2.4 lakh units ([[kWh]]) annually. Funded by Persistent CSR, Sunshot built the plant in June 2016. This project was replicated for the [[Hyderabad Deccan railway station]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/renewable/ncpa-installs-mumbais-largest-private-solar-project/57865320|title=NCPA installs Mumbai's largest private solar project – ET EnergyWorld|last=www.ETEnergyworld.com|website=ETEnergyworld.com|access-date=3 April 2018}}</ref>

=== Diesel Loco Shed ===
{{Main|Diesel Loco Shed, Pune}}
There is a diesel locomotive shed located near the [[Ghorpuri railway station]], 2 km away from Pune station. It is one of three diesel sheds that belong to Central railway and the largest of the three.

== Services ==
Pune railway station serves as a stop for southbound trains from Mumbai, [[Gujarat]] and [[Madhya Pradesh]]. It also serves as a stop for northbound trains from [[Goa]] and [[Karnataka]]. The station is a major hub for freight transportation.

=== Suburban railway ===
{{Main|Pune Suburban Railway}}

The Pune Suburban Railway operates on a single route, Pune Junction to [[Lonavala]] and its part, [[Shivajinagar, Pune|Shivajinagar]] to [[Talegaon]]. There are 15 trains that operate on the [[Pune]]–Lonavala route and 3 trains that operate on the Shivajinagar–Talegaon route.

There are eight [[DEMU]] trains that operate between the Pune Junction and [[Daund]] station. This section is electrified and is planned to be included in suburban rail.

==Future==
There are plans to increase service in the [[Mumbai]]–[[Pune]] section,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/chamber-seeks-hourly-punemumbai-trains/745458/ |title=Chamber seeks hourly Pune–Mumbai trains |work=Indian Express |date=2011-02-03 |access-date=2014-08-17}}</ref> lay additional track between Pune and [[Lonavla]], increase the budget for track surveys<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20120614053636/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-02-26/pune/28636501_1_pune-lonavla-section-pune-mumbai-pune-nashik Survey may lead to better frequency of local trains]</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sakaaltimes.com/sakaaltimesbeta/20110226/5657770529659751799.htm |title=Rail Budget Plans for Maharashtra |work=Sakaal Times |access-date=2014-08-17}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-03-01/nashik/31113346_1_railway-project-railway-board-indian-railways |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120707161327/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-03-01/nashik/31113346_1_railway-project-railway-board-indian-railways |url-status=dead |archive-date=2012-07-07 |title=Nashik–Pune railway project may be on track finally |date=2012-03-01 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=2014-08-17}}</ref> and construct separate terminals for suburban trains.<ref>{{cite web|author=DNA Correspondent |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_separate-terminal-on-cards-for-suburban-trains-at-pune-station_1571561 |title=Separate terminal on cards for suburban trains at Pune station |work=DNA India |date=2011-08-01 |access-date=2014-08-17}}</ref> There are also proposals to construct a new EMU terminal. It would be situated to the west of the existing station and have three lines and three platforms.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-10-30/pune/28063298_1_emu-new-terminal-platforms |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130103123006/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-10-30/pune/28063298_1_emu-new-terminal-platforms |url-status=dead |archive-date=2013-01-03 |title=Pune railway division proposes new EMU terminal |date=2009-10-30 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=2014-08-17}}</ref>

==See also==
*[[Dedicated Intercity trains of India]]
*[[Pune International Airport]]
*[[Pune Station Bus Stand]]
*[[Roads in Pune]]

==References==
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