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Mumbai-Solapur Vande Bharat Express derails while entering Pune railway station
On April 27, 2026, the Mumbai-Solapur Vande Bharat Express derailed as it entered Pune railway station in Maharashtra. A trolley from the fourth coach derailed on a diamond crossing around 7:30 PM; there were no injuries. Officials said the crossing upgrade is part of yard remodelling at Pune station, and passengers from the affected coach were evacuated to the nearest platform while a shift to another rake was planned.
Why It Matters
The incident highlights safety concerns around track infrastructure and ongoing upgrades at Pune’s yard, including replacement of the diamond crossing.
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Mumbai-Solapur Vande Bharat Express derails entering Pune station
April 27, 2026
The Mumbai-Solapur Vande Bharat Express derailed on Monday while entering the Pune railway station in Maharashtra. A trolley from the train's fourth coach, travelling from Mumbai's CSMT to Solapur, derailed on a diamond crossing near the platform around 7:30 PM. No passengers were reported injured. The crossing upgrade is part of yard remodelling at Pune station, and the diamond crossing is being replaced on priority. Passengers from the affected coach were seen alighting the train with their luggage and walking to the nearest platform, and shifting of passengers to another rake was planned.