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Dr. Ambedkar Nagar–Sanawad Passenger

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Dr. Ambedkar Nagar - Omkareshwar Road Passenger
Overview
Service typeMG Passenger
LocaleMadhya Pradesh
First service1 December 1874; 149 years ago (1874-12-01)
Last service30 January 2023; 21 months ago (2023-01-30)
Current operator(s)Western Railways
Route
TerminiDr. Ambedkar Nagar (DADN)
Omkareshwar Road (OM)
Stops7
Distance travelled64 km (40 mi)
Average journey time09174 - 2 Hours 20 Minutes
09175 - 2 Hours 10 Minutes
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)09174/09175
On-board services
Class(es)Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsNo
Catering facilitiesNo
Baggage facilitiesAvailable
Technical
Rolling stockMG ICF Coach
Track gauge1,000 mm (3 ft 3+38 in) metre gauge
Operating speed26 km/h (16 mph) average with halts

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.

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

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The important halts of the train are:

Average speed and frequency

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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

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The train consists of 4 coaches:

  • 4 General
  • 2 Guard cum Luggage/parcel van

Traction

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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

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Notes

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References

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