India, April 29 -- Restoration work continued through the night at Pune Railway Station after the derailment of a coach of the Vande Bharat Express, even as railway authorities prioritised passenger safety and arranged alternate travel. Hundreds of stranded passengers were swiftly escorted to Platform No. 3 with the help of railway staff, coolies and RPF personnel, provided meals, and accommodated on a special train to Solapur. However, the incident significantly disrupted operations, with at least 8 trains cancelled, 4 diverted, 12 rescheduled, and 18 short-terminated at nearby stations such as Shivajinagar, Hadapsar and Khadaki, as services were gradually restored in phases.

The derailment occurred on Monday evening, April 27, when the...