Pune: Central Railway Megablocks to Impact Over 30 Trains Starting November 26

Pune, November 22, 2025: Central Railway has announced a series of special traffic and power blocks across the Kalyan–Lonavala section to carry out major pre Non-Interlocking and NI works related to yard remodelling and line extensions at Lonavala. These Central Railway Megablocks will be active from November 26 to December 6. However, disruptions to train operations will mainly affect services between November 26 and 29. From November 30 onwards, trains are expected to run as per the regular timetable.

The Central Railway Megablocks will impact both long-distance and suburban trains, including popular services like Deccan Express, Indrayani Express, Jodhpur–Hadapsar Express, and multiple Pune–Lonavala local trains.

Disruptions on November 26 and 27 (Down line: 11.25 am to 6.25 pm)
Mail and Express trains will face regulation during the Central Railway Megablocks:

• Jodhpur–Hadapsar Express (20495) regulated at Karjat for 45 minutes
• CSMT–Chennai Express (22159) at Lonavala for 1 hour
• LTT–Madurai Express (22101) at Bhivpuri Road for 10 minutes
• CSMT–Bhubaneshwar Konark Express (11019) and CSMT–Hyderabad Express (22732) late by 10–15 minutes at Lonavala
• LTT–Kakinada Express (17222) regulated at Bhivpuri Road for 10 minutes on November 27

Impact On Pune–Lonavala Suburban Trains (26 & 27 November)
• Trains departing Pune at 9.57 am, 11.17 am, 3 pm, and 4.25 pm will be short terminated at Talegaon
• Train departing Shivajinagar at 12.05 pm will also short terminate at Talegaon
• Services will short originate from Talegaon at 11.56 am, 3.16 pm, 3.56 pm, 5.56 pm, and 6.36 pm

Disruptions on November 28 and 29 (Both Up & Down lines: 11.25 am to 6 pm)
Long-distance trains affected under the Central Railway Megablocks:

• Pune–CSMT Deccan Express (11008): 1 hr 15 min delay
• Daund–Indore Express (22943): 1 hr delay
• Kolhapur–CSMT Koyna Express (11030): 40 min delay
• Bengaluru–CSMT Udyan Express (11302): 30 min delay
• Nagercoil–CSMT Express (16352 / 16340): up to 1 hr 30 min delay
• CSMT–Chennai Express (22159): 10 min delay at Lonavala
• Pune–CSMT Intercity (12128) and Indrayani Express (22106): 10–15 min late arrival at CSMT
• Madurai–LTT Superfast (22102): 10–15 min late arrival at LTT on Nov 29
• CSMT–Hospete Express (11139): late departure from CSMT

Short Termination and Short Origination of Suburban Trains (28 & 29 November)
• Four Pune–Lonavala trains (departing Pune at 9.57 am, 11.17 am, 3 pm, 4.25 pm) will end at Talegaon
• Five services will short originate from Talegaon at 11.56 am, 3.16 pm, 3.56 pm, 5.56 pm, and 6.36 pm

No Impact from November 30 to December 6
After the four-day disruption window, train services on the route are expected to resume normal operations without restrictions.

Article for indicative information only and details are subject to last minute changes. Passengers are advised to check updated timings before starting their journey.