Question : EXTENSION OF LOCAL TRAINS UPTO PUNE

(a) whether the Railways have taken note of the long standing demand of the people of Kirkee, Dapoli, Pimpri, Chichwad, Dehuroad who travel upto Lonawala by Pune-Lonawala Local train to be extended upto Pune Station;

(b) if so, the reasons for not fulfilling this demand particularly in view of the fast growing Pune city and its satellite townships; and

(c) the time by which this demand is likely to be met?

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI ADHIR RANJAN CHOWDHURY)

(a) to (c) Khadki, Dapodi, Pimpri, Chinchwad and Dehu Road are located on the Pune-Lonavala section. Earlier 42 EMU services were catering to the needs of the commuters of Pune-Lonavala section. In view of the growing demand, two additional services have been introduced on the sector w.e.f. 28/07/2012.