- The completion of an automatic signaling system on the Pune-Lonavala route has led to a reduction in the gap between trains, resulting in smoother operations for Indian Railways.
- Railway activists and commuters are calling for an increase in the number of local train trips, especially during peak hours, to better manage passenger demand.
- Iqbal Mulani, former president of the Pimpri-Chinchwad Railway Passenger Association, has stressed the importance of constructing the third and fourth railway lines on the Pune-Lonavala route to alleviate congestion.
- Mayuresh Javeri, a daily commuter, has pointed out that while passenger numbers have risen significantly over the past two decades, the frequency of local trains has not kept pace.
- Key demands from commuters include the construction of the third and fourth railway lines, the introduction of fast local trains during peak hours, and the deployment of modern rakes like the Medha or Bombardier (Alstom) models.
- Commuters are also calling for an increase in the number of local train services, the introduction of afternoon local train services, and the launch of 15-coach local trains on the Pune-Lonavala route similar to Mumbai’s suburban system.
- Overall, railway passengers are urging authorities to take prompt action to enhance the local train service, making daily commutes more convenient and efficient for all.
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