India, March 2 -- To enable trains to run at speeds of up to 130 kmph between Pune and Lonavla, the railway division has accelerated the replacement of overhead catenary and contact wires, along with the installation of Automated Tensioning Devices (ATDs) on masts across the busy corridor. The infrastructure upgrade, once completed by June 2026, is expected to reduce travel time by four to five minutes while enhancing safety and operational stability on the route.

As per the information given by the railways, the Pune-Lonavla section spans 152 track kilometres, of which work on 132 track kilometres has already been completed. The remaining stretch is targeted for completion by June 2026. At present, trains operate at a maximum speed of 1...