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.

Dr. Ambedkar Nagar - Omkareshwar Road Passenger

Overview
Service type	MG Passenger
Locale	Madhya Pradesh
First service	1 December 1874; 150 years ago (1874-12-01)
Last service	30 January 2023; 2 years ago (2023-01-30)
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:

• Dr. Ambedkar Nagar
• Patalpani
• Kalakund
• Choral
• Mukhtiara Balwada
• Barwaha
• Omkareshwar Road
• Sanawad

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

• Dr. Ambedkar Nagar railway station
• Sanawad railway station
• Mhow Indore Passenger
• Akola–Ratlam rail line

Notes