India, Oct. 28 -- Pune railway station is facing congestion during peak hours as several long-distance trains arrive six to seven hours behind schedule, disrupting railway operations and affecting the punctuality of trains departing from the city. The delays are particularly problematic during the station's busiest periods; between 5 pm and 7 pm and again between 10 pm and 12 am, when multiple late-running trains arrive at the same time.

Trains terminating at Pune station occupy platforms for around 30 to 40 minutes to allow passengers to alight and for essential technical procedures to be completed. When these trains arrive late, they continue to occupy platforms during peak hours, leaving insufficient space for trains arriving after th...