Dr. Ambedkar Nagar–Sanawad Passenger
Dr. Ambedkar Nagar - Omkareshwar Road Passenger was a metre-gauge passenger train of the Indian Railways, which was running between Dr. Ambedkar Nagar in Madhya Pradesh and Omkareshwar Road in Madhya Pradesh. It has been closed down since 30 January 2023 as the track between the two stations is being converted to Broad Gauge.
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | MG Passenger |
| Locale | Madhya Pradesh |
| First service | 1 December 1874 |
| Last service | 30 January 2023 |
| Current operator(s) | Western Railways |
| Route | |
| Termini | Dr. Ambedkar Nagar (DADN) Omkareshwar Road (OM) |
| Stops | 7 |
| Distance travelled | 64 km (40 mi) |
| Average journey time | 09174 - 2 Hours 20 Minutes 09175 - 2 Hours 10 Minutes |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| Train number(s) | 09174/09175 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | No |
| Catering facilities | No |
| Baggage facilities | Available |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | MG ICF Coach |
| Track gauge | 1,000 mm (3 ft 3+3⁄8 in) metre gauge |
| Operating speed | 26 km/h (16 mph) average with halts |
The last train on the 150-year-old metre gauge rail line associated with the heritage railways in western Madhya Pradesh was flagged off on 30 January 2023 as authorities halted train movement on the stretch indefinitely to facilitate its conversion into broad gauge, an official said.[1]
This was the last surviving metre-gauge train of the Akola–Ratlam line in Madhya Pradesh. After undergoing gauge conversion, it will provide connectivity between Indore and Southern Indian states.[2][3][4] [5][6][7] [8]
Route and halts
The important halts of the train are:
Average speed and frequency
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
The train consists of 4 coaches:
- 4 General
- 2 Guard cum Luggage/parcel van
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Mhow Loco Shed based YDM-4 diesel locomotive from Dr. Ambedkar Nagar to Omkareshwar Road and vice versa. Banker locomotive is attached from Kalakund to Patalpani due to steep incline .
See also
Notes
References
- "A Slice of Heritage: Last ride for 144-yr-old Mhow-Omkareshwar train!". The Free Press Journal. Indore, MP. 2 February 2023. Retrieved 3 March 2023.
- "The tunnel will be 11 kilometers between Mhow barwaha 351209". naidunia.jagran.com. Retrieved 12 July 2017.
- Two trains running between Mhow and Akola canceled after sealing of Saawood-Khandwa track
- Train will continue between Mhow and Sanawad
- Framework to add new track to Broadgauge
- People accord emotional farewell to Khandwa-Mhow train
- "Sanawad-Khandwa section to be closed from January 1"
- Mhow station to be made satellite of Indore station