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Indore-Dewas-Ujjain section
Overview
StatusPartially Operational
OwnerIndian Railway
LocaleMadhya Pradesh
TerminiIndore Junction
Ujjain Junction
Service
SystemWestern Railway
Operator(s)Ratlam railway division
Technical
Track length79 km (49 mi)
Number of tracks2
Track gauge5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) broad gauge
ElectrificationYes
Operating speed100 km/h (62 mph)

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]

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[edit | edit source]

The 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[edit | edit source]

The 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]

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References[edit | edit source]

  1. "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.
  2. "Indore: Railways has fixed time limit for completion of projects: DRM". The Free Press Journal. Indore, MP. 6 April 2022. Retrieved 16 September 2022.
  3. "History of Ratlam Division" (PDF). Ministry of Railways, Govt. of India. Western Railways. Retrieved 16 September 2022.
  4. "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.
  5. "Double line work completed, 26 trains get back on track". The Times of India. Indore, MP. TNN. Retrieved 3 March 2023.