Indore residents are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the monsoon rains, which will bring life to nearby tourist spots and mark the return of the Patalpani-Kalakund Heritage Train. This train, featuring a vista-dome coach, offers stunning views of the natural beauty of the region. The train's operation was initially launched...
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in 2018. The broad-gauge line on the Mahu-Patalpani rail section is nearing completion, and an inspection by the Railway Safety Commissioner is anticipated soon. This will allow direct train service to Patalpani from Indore. The Kalakund station, the train's main stop, boasts a garden, circuit house, and a planned restaurant. The Indore-Mahu DEMU train is slated to be extended to Patalpani, pending platform construction and inspection. The Patalpani-Kalakund meter gauge track offers unique scenic experiences with its tunnels, rivers, and hills, making it a popular tourist destination.

The 4.5 km broad gauge railway line between Mhow and Patalpani is nearing completion and is expected to be ready by July. The line is part of the Ratlam division's project to convert the existing narrow gauge track to broad gauge. Once the line is operational, tourists will be able to...
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travel to Patalpani by train. The Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS) will inspect the line, after which passenger trains will be allowed. A new ROB (Road Over Bridge) has been constructed, replacing a level crossing at Chaurdia. A new bridge has also been constructed before Patalpani station. The heritage train, which operates on this route, will also resume services in July, most likely coinciding with the onset of the monsoon. The Patalpani station will not be equipped with facilities for broad gauge operations as it will be part of the Mhow-Omkareshwar Road station and the line will diverge towards Khandwa, from the Badhia village.

The Patalpani-Kalakund Heritage Train, a meter-gauge passenger train in Madhya Pradesh, offers a scenic journey through history and natural beauty. The train runs between Patalpani station, known for its waterfall, and Kalakund. It covers 15 kilometers at an average speed of 6 km/h, taking approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes....
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The return journey, operated by the 52966/Kalakund-Patalpani Heritage Train, is faster, reaching 16 km/h and completing the trip in 56 minutes.

The Indore-Khandwa broad gauge rail line project, a long-awaited project, is progressing steadily. The Ratlam division has recently tendered for the construction of a 7.5 km stretch from Patalpani to the Portal-1 of the Beka Tunnel. This stretch includes 30 bridges and is expected to be completed within 15 months. ...
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The new alignment of the track will diverge from Patalpani and pass through Bedia, Beka, Kulthana, Rajpura, and Choral, with new stations being constructed at each location. A new station is also being built in Choral. The existing line will be connected to the old meter gauge line about 6 km before Mukhtyarabardwala. The project includes 21 tunnels, 36 major bridges, 76 minor bridges, 12 underpasses, and overpasses. The project is divided into two parts, Mahu-Balwada and Balwada-Barwaha. Construction work is also underway on a new broad gauge bridge over the Narmada River at Mortakka, replacing the old bridge. The construction of an ROB will also be carried out at the Patalpani waterfall. The Patalpani to Portal-1 section, which includes hilly terrain, will require several bridges. A 200-meter long bridge will be constructed over the Mehndi Kund tourist spot, resting on pillars. The project is being undertaken in phases to ensure timely completion. The tender for the 7.5 km section between Patalpani and the tunnel has been awarded.

The Indore-Mhow train services will be suspended for 15 to 20 days, likely in the last week of March. This is due to the ongoing railway mega block for the Mahu yard remodeling, Rau-Mahu doubling, and Mahu-Patalpani broad gauge line projects. Six long-distance trains originating from Mahu will be operated from...
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Indore and Ujjain. The Intercity and DEMU trains will be operated from Indore to Ratlam. The Ratlam division has not yet finalized the dates for this block. The Rau-Mahu doubling and Mahu-Patalpani broad gauge line projects are in their final stages. The Mahu railway station is also undergoing yard remodeling, which involves removing extra lines, signal installation, and adding new lines. This work is expected to take 15 to 20 days to complete. Several trains will be affected by this block, including the Malwa Express, Kamakhya Express, Yashwantpur, Prayagraj, and Rewa Express, which will be operated from Indore or Ujjain. The Mahu-Bhopal Intercity will also be operated from Indore. The DEMU train running from Mahu to Ratlam will be short-terminated at Indore. The PRO, Khemraj Meena, confirmed that train services between Indore and Mahu will be suspended during the mega block, but the exact dates are yet to be announced.