Dr. Ambedkar Nagar–Sanawad Passenger

From Bharatpedia, an open encyclopedia
Information red.svg
Scan the QR code to donate via UPI
Dear reader, We need your support to keep the flame of knowledge burning bright! Our hosting server bill is due on June 1st, and without your help, Bharatpedia faces the risk of shutdown. We've come a long way together in exploring and celebrating our rich heritage. Now, let's unite to ensure Bharatpedia continues to be a beacon of knowledge for generations to come. Every contribution, big or small, makes a difference. Together, let's preserve and share the essence of Bharat.

Thank you for being part of the Bharatpedia family!
Please scan the QR code on the right click here to donate.

0%

   

transparency: ₹0 raised out of ₹100,000 (0 supporter)



Dr.Ambedkar Nagar - Sanawad Passenger
Overview
Service typeMetre-gauge Passenger
LocaleMadhya Pradesh
Current operator(s)Western Railway
Route
StartDr. Ambedkar Nagar (DADN)
Stops6
EndSanawad (SWD)
Distance travelled64 km (40 mi)
Average journey time2h 30m
Service frequencyDaily[lower-alpha 1]
On-board services
Class(es)Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsNo
Catering facilitiesNo
Entertainment facilitiesNo
Baggage facilitiesNo
Technical
Track gauge1,000 mm (3 ft 3+38 in)
Operating speed26 km/h (16 mph) average with halts

Dr. Ambedkar Nagar - Sanawad Passenger is a metre-gauge passenger train of the Indian Railways, which runs between Dr. Ambedkar Nagar railway station in Madhya Pradesh and Sanawad railway station in Madhya Pradesh. It is being operated with 52963/52964, 52975/52976, 52973/5297 train numbers, which runs three times in a day.

This is the last surviving metre-gauge train of the Akola–Ratlam line. Once its tracks are finished as board-gauge tracks, they will provide connectivity between Indore and Southern Indian states.[1][2][3] [4][5][6] [7]

Route and halts[edit]

The important halts of the train are:

Average speed and frequency[edit]

The Dr. Ambedkar Nagar - Sanawad Passenger runs with an average speed of 29 km/h and completes 64 km in 2h 30m. The Sanawad - Dr. Ambedkar Nagar Passenger runs with an average speed of 29 km/h and completes 64 km in 2h 30m.

Coach composite[edit]

The train consists of 4 coaches:

  • 4 General
  • 2 Guard cum Luggage/parcel van

Traction[edit]

Both trains are hauled by a Mhow Loco Shed based YDM-4 diesel locomotive from Dr. Ambedkar Nagar to Sanawad and vice versa. Banker locomotive is attached from Kalakund to Patalpani due to steep incline .

See also[edit]

Notes[edit]

  1. Runs seven days in a week for every direction for three times.

References[edit]

  1. "The tunnel will be 11 kilometers between Mhow barwaha 351209". naidunia.jagran.com. Retrieved 12 July 2017.
  2. Two trains running between Mhow and Akola canceled after sealing of Saawood-Khandwa track
  3. Train will continue between Mhow and Sanawad
  4. Framework to add new track to Broadgauge
  5. People accord emotional farewell to Khandwa-Mhow train
  6. "Sanawad-Khandwa section to be closed from January 1"
  7. Mhow station to be made satellite of Indore station

External links[edit]