Passengers travelling on the Pune-Howrah Azad Hind Express will no longer have to face delays of up to eight to 10 hours in the train’s departure from Pune owing to late arrival of its incoming service from Howrah. The Pune railway administration has prepared an alternative 22-coach ICF rake, known as a ‘scratch train’, to ensure that the train departs from Pune on schedule even if the original rake arrives late.
- **22-coach backup rake** prepared by Pune railway administration to ensure on-time departure of Pune-Howrah Azad Hind Express.
- Passengers to experience significant relief from delays, with scheduled departure time maintained despite late arrival of incoming service.
- **Pune railway administration** takes proactive measure to minimize inconvenience to passengers.
Context: Railway Administration’s Proactive Measure
The Pune railway administration has taken a proactive measure to ensure that passengers of the Pune-Howrah Azad Hind Express do not face delays. According to Hemant Kumar Behera, public relations officer, Pune railway division, the administration has prepared a 22-coach scratch train as an alternative to the original rake. This arrangement will allow the railway authorities to operate the Pune-originating service using the alternative rake if the incoming train from Howrah is delayed.
Response from Railway Administration
“To avoid inconvenience to passengers, we have prepared an alternative, 22-coach scratch train. Even if the original train arrives late in Pune, the scheduled service from Pune will operate on time using this alternative rake.” – Hemant Kumar Behera, public relations officer, Pune railway division
The Pune railway administration has demonstrated its commitment to providing a hassle-free experience for passengers. This proactive measure will undoubtedly bring relief to those who frequently face inconvenience due to delays.
As the new arrangement comes into effect, passengers can look forward to a smoother journey. The Pune railway administration’s efforts will undoubtedly set a new benchmark for customer service in the railway sector.