A newly constructed railway track between Daund and Kashti is set to undergo an engine trial along with a compulsory inspection by the Commissioner of Railway Safety on January 25, 2026.
High-speed test runs will be conducted on the Daund–Kashti route from 08:15 to 16:00 on the day of the inspection.
Daund–Kashti Rail Line to Undergo Safety Inspection and High-Speed Trials
These trial runs are standard technical and safety evaluations that must be completed before the railway section is approved for regular service.
Due to the movement of trains at high speeds, the Pune Division has called on residents of nearby villages, farmers, cattle owners, road users, and local governing bodies such as Gram Panchayats and Sarpanchs to cooperate during the trial period.
All concerned parties have been urged to keep the railway tracks and surrounding areas entirely free of obstructions throughout the day.
The public has been strictly warned against entering or walking near the tracks, allowing animals onto the railway line, crossing at unauthorized points, or standing too close to the rail corridor.
Railway officials are spreading information about the high-speed trials through newspapers and local communication channels to ensure communities receive advance notice.
The Daund–Kashti rail section falls under Pune Division of Central Railway and is part of ongoing railway infrastructure expansion in the region.
In December, the Indian Railways has finalised a revised alignment for the long-awaited Pune–Nashik high-speed corridor, ensuring stronger regional connectivity while safeguarding one of the world’s premier scientific observatories. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw addressed the Lok Sabha clarifying the new route and outlining infrastructure works already underway.
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