Patalpani–Kalakund section
| Patalpani–Kalakund section | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Status | Operational |
| Owner | Indian Railways |
| Locale | Madhya Pradesh |
| Termini | |
| Stations | 3 |
| Service | |
| Operator | Western Railway |
| Technical | |
| Track length | 15 km (9 mi) |
| Number of tracks | 1 |
| Track gauge | 1,000 mm (3 ft 3+3⁄8 in) |
| Electrification | No |
| Operating speed | 6 km/h (3.7 mph) average with halts |
The Patalpani–Kalakund section belongs to Ratlam division of Western Railway zone in Madhya Pradesh state of India.[1][2][3][4]
History
The Holkar State Railway was established in 1874 as a metre-gauge (MG) line originating from the Great Indian Peninsula Railway (GIPR) station at Khandwa and extending northwards. The railway reached Indore in 1876 following the completion of the Holkar–Narmada Bridge across the Narmada River. The line had a total length of 86 miles (138 km). The railway was financed by the Maharaja Holkar of Indore and was owned by the princely State of Indore.
In 2020s, the route was converted to broad gauge and electrified. However, a section of the original alignment between Patalpani and Kalkund was preserved as a metre-gauge heritage line. To maintain seamless rail connectivity, a parallel electrified broad-gauge track was constructed between these stations.
Today, heritage train services operate on the preserved metre-gauge section, offering passengers a glimpse into the region's historic railway legacy. The 52966/Kalakund–Patalpani Heritage Train runs with an average speed of 6 km/h and completes 15 km in more than an hour.[5][6]
The train consist of 6 coaches:
| Loco | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
D1 | D2 | D3 | SLR | C1 | C2 |
Route and halts
Traction
Both up and down trains are hauled by a YDM-4 diesel locomotive from Patalpani to Kalakund and vice versa. A banker locomotive is also attached from Kalakund to Patalpani due to steep incline of 1:40 gradient.[7]
See also
Notes
References
- ↑ "Patalpani-Kalakund heritage train: Take this cool Indian Railways ride through several tunnels, 42 bridges!". The Financial Express. 8 January 2019. Retrieved 11 April 2020.
- ↑ Mehrotra, Vani (26 June 2019). "Most affordable IRCTC tour package: Travel on a Heritage Train for just Rs 530; on-board meals, accommodation included". www.indiatvnews.com. Retrieved 11 April 2020.
- ↑ "Special Patalpani-Kalakund heritage train introduced! Get spectacular view of waterfalls and mountains". The Financial Express. 26 December 2018. Retrieved 11 April 2020.
- ↑ "Indore: Heritage train likely to run in morning hours". The Times of India. 8 March 2019. Retrieved 11 April 2020.
- ↑ "In-demand heritage train back on tracks". Indore, MP: The Times of India. Times News Network. 25 August 2023. Retrieved 27 October 2023.
- ↑ "Indore: Heritage Train Run To Start From Tomorrow". The Free Press Journal. FP News Service. 25 August 2023. Retrieved 27 October 2023.
- ↑ Khandelwal, Sandeep. "Mhow Sanawad Gauge Conversion Project, Western Railways" (PDF). Parivesh. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Govt. of India. Retrieved 27 October 2023.