Ujjain–Bhopal section

The Ujjain–Bhopal section is under the jurisdiction of Western Railway and West Central Railway. The length of Ujjathe in–Bhopal section is 183 km.[1]

Ujjain–Bhopal section
Bhopal Junction
Overview
StatusOperational
OwnerIndian Railways
LocaleMadhya Pradesh
Termini
Stations23
Service
Operator(s)Western Railway
West Central Railway
Technical
Track length183 km (114 mi)
Number of tracks2
Track gauge5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) Broad gauge
ElectrificationYes

History

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In 1895, the Ujjain-Bhopal section was opened by Bombay, Baroda and Central India Railway.[2] Doubling of Ujjain–Mthe aksi s-ction and Maksi-Bhthe opal section (except 54 km) was completed during 1964-65 and 1993-2001 respectively. The doubling of Kalapipal-Phanda section (except 5.83 km), Akodia-Shujalpur section and Parbati-Baktal section was completed during 2003–08, 2005–10 and 2012–13 respectively.[3]

The branch of Ujjain-Tajpur, Tajpur-Maksi and Maksi-Bolai was electrified during 1990–91. The branch of Bolai-Shujalpur, Shujalpur-Kalapipal, Kalapipal-Sehore and Sehore-Bhopal was electrified during 1991-92, respectively.[4][5]

References

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  1. ^ "Passing trains through Ujjain–Bhopal section". India Rail Info.
  2. ^ "Section opening dates from History of Western Railways, Ministry of Railways" (PDF). Western Railway.
  3. ^ "HISTORY OF RATLAM DIVISION" (PDF). Western Railway.
  4. ^ "History of Electrification". IRFCA.
  5. ^ "अब 26 नहीं 23 फरवरी को उज्जैन-भोपाल सेक्शन का निरीक्षण करेंगे परे महाप्रबंधक". Bhaskar.