The Indore-Dewas-Ujjain section of the Western Railway Zone is a partially operational public transit system in the state of Madhya Pradesh. It connects Indore Jn with Ujjain Jn on Ujjain-Bhopal section and Dewas Jn on Dewas-Maksi section. It is currently operational as a single-track electrified railway line, and is undergoing doubling.[1]
| Indore-Dewas-Ujjain section | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Status | Partially Operational |
| Owner | Indian Railway |
| Locale | Madhya Pradesh |
| Termini | |
| Service | |
| System | Western Railway |
| Operator(s) | Ratlam railway division |
| Technical | |
| Track length | 79 km (49 mi) |
| Number of tracks | 2 |
| Track gauge | 5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) broad gauge |
| Electrification | Yes |
| Operating speed | 100 km/h (62 mph) |
The tentative time of completion of the project is slated to be March 2023. The work is being done by Ratlam railway division of Western Railways.[2]
History
editThe track was part of the erstwhile Scindia-Neemuch railway, a branch line from Indore to Ujjain was made operational in the period 1879-1880 during the British Rule.[3]
Current status
editThe doubling work in the stretch of railways from Ujjain Jn via Karchha, Dewas Jn, Barlai has been completed and is in operation since Late February 2023.[4][5]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Project Summary: INDORE-DEWAS-UJJAIN (80 KMS)". Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MOS&PI), Govt. of India. Online Computerised Monitoring System (OCMS). 11 July 2022. Retrieved 16 September 2022.
- ^ "Indore: Railways has fixed time limit for completion of projects: DRM". The Free Press Journal. Indore, MP. 6 April 2022. Retrieved 16 September 2022.
- ^ "History of Ratlam Division" (PDF). Ministry of Railways, Govt. of India. Western Railways. Retrieved 16 September 2022.
- ^ "Indore: 120 kmph; Commissioner Railway Safety begins 2-day track strength test". The Free Press Journal. Indore, MP. 23 February 2023. Retrieved 3 March 2023.
- ^ "Double line work completed, 26 trains get back on track". The Times of India. Indore, MP. TNN. Retrieved 3 March 2023.