Pune Railway Station Guide: Platforms, Metro Link, Parking, Local Trains, Hadapsar and Khadki Terminals

Last updated: 14 November 2026 · 6 min read · By Rahul Sharma

Pune Junction, station code PUNE, is the city’s main railway station and one of the busiest on Central Railway. It has only six platforms for more than 200 trains a day, according to a Pune Pulse report on the station’s centenary, so knowing how it works saves a lot of running around.

Quick answer: arrive 30 to 40 minutes before departure and check your platform on the NTES or RailOne app. If you are coming from Vanaz, Deccan or Ramwadi, take the metro. If your ticket says Hadapsar or Khadki, go there instead; several long-distance trains now start or stop at these two stations.

Pune station at a glance

A 1925 building that handles today’s crowds

The railway reached Pune in 1858, but the stone building most Punekars know was built between 1922 and 1925. It cost Rs 5,79,665 and was inaugurated on 27 July 1925 by the then Governor of Bombay, Sir Leslie Wilson, Pune Pulse reported. The station is a heritage structure, and the railways have said the old building will not be disturbed when the yard is expanded.

The problem is space. Six platforms were enough for the Pune of the 1920s, not for today’s city and its suburbs. Trains often wait outside the station for a platform, especially in the evening rush when Mumbai, Bengaluru and north India services overlap.

Which platform will my train use?

Platform numbers are announced a few hours before departure and can change at short notice. Check the National Train Enquiry System (NTES) website, the RailOne app or the display boards at the entrance. Coach position boards on each platform show where your coach will stop.

Platforms 1 to 6 are connected by foot overbridges. If you have heavy luggage, porters (coolies) in red shirts work at the main entrance; agree on the charge before they lift your bags.

How to reach Pune station by metro

The Pune Railway Station metro station on the Aqua Line (Vanaz to Ramwadi) is right beside the railway station. If you live along Paud Road, Karve Road, Deccan, Bund Garden, Yerawada or Kalyani Nagar, the metro is usually faster than a cab in peak hours.

From the Purple Line (PCMC to Swargate), change to the Aqua Line at the Civil Court interchange. Timings and fares are on our Pune Metro timings and fares page.

Auto, cab and drop-off rules

Autos and app cabs both serve the station. Ask the driver to use the meter, and check the fare against the current Pune auto fare chart if the amount looks high. App cabs usually pick up from the designated area in the forecourt, not at the main door.

Drop-off at the entrance is for stopping briefly only. If you are seeing someone off, park in the pay-and-park lots run by the railways or in the multi-level parking nearby, then walk in.

Buses, waiting rooms and food

PMPML city buses leave from the Pune Station bus depot just outside the station, with routes to most parts of Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad. MSRTC runs long-distance ST buses from its Pune Station stand too, alongside the bigger Swargate and Shivajinagar stands, so you can switch from train to bus without crossing the city.

Inside, there are general and upper-class waiting halls, food stalls on the platforms and retiring rooms that passengers with a valid ticket can book through IRCTC. On busy evenings the waiting halls fill up, so carry water and a snack for long waits.

Platform tickets and visitors

You need a platform ticket to enter the platforms without a journey ticket. Buy it at the counter or on the UTS or RailOne app. During festival rushes, the railways sometimes stop selling platform tickets at Pune altogether, as happened during the 2026 Diwali season; see our report on platform ticket restrictions at Pune station.

Local trains from Pune station

Pune’s suburban service runs to Lonavala, with stops at Shivajinagar, Khadki, Pimpri, Chinchwad, Akurdi, Dehu Road, Talegaon and others. These EMUs are the cheapest way to Pimpri-Chinchwad and the Maval side. Some services run only up to Talegaon. DEMU trains run east to Daund.

Timetables changed after the pandemic and change again during maintenance blocks, so check the latest list before you travel. Our Pune to Lonavala local train guide has the details.

Why some trains now leave from Hadapsar or Khadki

The railways are moving traffic away from Pune Junction to make room for expansion. Hadapsar and Khadki are being developed as alternative points, and more than 15 express trains had started halting at these stations by late 2025, Punekar News reported. A few services now originate at Hadapsar.

Work is also under way on a third line between Hadapsar and the Ghorpadi coach maintenance complex. Blocks for this in September and October 2026 led to 42 trains being cancelled and 25 diverted, according to Pune Pulse.

What this means for you:

• Read the station on your ticket: “HDP” is Hadapsar and “KK” is Khadki. Hadapsar is on the Solapur side, near Magarpatta, and the drive from central Pune can take 30 minutes or more in traffic.
• Check for diversions: if a block is announced, your train may start from or end at Hadapsar or Khadki for a few days.
• Plan your last mile: Hadapsar station has fewer autos and cabs waiting, especially late at night.

The 12-platform plan for Pune station

Pune station is set to get 12 platforms, including two for local trains, Punekar News reported in November 2025, citing railway officials. The existing six will stay but will be lengthened so that four can take full-length trains. The officials expected yard remodelling to begin between October and November 2026, with some cancellations possible during the work.

Exact dates, costs and the block schedule had not been announced when we checked. We will update this guide when Central Railway’s Pune division publishes the timetable for the work.

Famous trains that start from Pune

The Deccan Queen (12123/12124), which has run between Pune and Mumbai since 1930, is the station’s best known train, followed by the Pragati Express and the Shatabdi. Long-distance services such as the Azad Hind Express to Howrah also start here. For all the ways to get to Mumbai, see our Pune to Mumbai travel guide.

Safety and help at the station

The Railway Protection Force (RPF) and Government Railway Police (GRP) have posts at the station. For help on a train or at the station, dial the railway helpline 139 or use the RailMadad app or website. In any emergency, 112 works across Maharashtra.

During festival rushes, the station adds CCTV and crowd control; read how the railways handled the 2026 Diwali rush at Pune station.

Frequently asked questions