Commuters traveling on the Pune-Daund railway route are demanding the deployment of Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) trains instead of the current Mainline Electric Multiple Unit (MEMU) trains. The change to MEMU trains was implemented in May 2024 due to routine maintenance of Diesel Electric Multiple Units (DEMU) in Mumbai. Passengers are...
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unhappy with the MEMU service, considering it a temporary fix. They advocate for the implementation of a long-pending proposal to declare the Pune-Daund route a suburban section, enabling the introduction of EMU local services. This proposal, pending with the Railway Board since June 2023, gained momentum after the Railway Board included 24 stations, including Daund Junction, from the Solapur Division into the Pune Division in April 2024. Passengers, particularly those traveling to Pune for work or study, highlight the shortcomings of MEMU trains, including the lack of ladies, first-class, divyang, and luggage coaches, and their insufficient speed. Railway officials acknowledge the demand for EMU services and confirm that the proposal has been forwarded to the Railway Board, while reiterating that the use of MEMU trains is a temporary measure due to DEMU maintenance in Mumbai. Commuter groups highlight the advantages of EMU trains, including their frequency, speed, and accommodation for various passenger categories, advocating for a permanent solution through the reinstatement of EMU local services.