Female passengers travelling on the Pune-Daund DEMU train are demanding dedicated coaches for women. They argue that while separate coaches exist on the Pune-Lonavala suburban EMU route, the DEMU lacks such provisions, despite a history of reserved coaches. Previously, two coaches were reserved for women on this route before the DEMU/MEMU...
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was introduced. The passengers are also demanding that the Daund Junction be granted suburban status, which would allow for the introduction of EMU Local services with separate coaches for women. The demand for a dedicated EMU Local service between Pune and Daund, with 12-15 coaches including separate sections for women, is also being emphasized.