Nagda–Ujjain section

The Nagda–Ujjain section belongs to Ratlam division of Western Railway zone in Madhya Pradesh State.[1]

Nagda–Ujjain section
Ujjain Junction
Overview
StatusOperational
OwnerIndian Railways
LocaleMadhya Pradesh
TerminiNagda
Ujjain
Stations6
Service
Operator(s)Western Railway
Technical
Track length56 km (35 mi)
Number of tracks2
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) Broad gauge
ElectrificationYes

History

The Indore-Ujjain branch line was opened in 1876 by Scindia - Neemuch Railway and the line was completed in 1879-80. Scindia - Neemuch Railway amalgamated under a single management in 1881-82 and was named as Rajputana Malwa Railway. Rajputana Malwa Railway was taken over by Bombay, Baroda and Central India Railway in 1885. Meter gauge network of Ratlam division was managed by Bombay, Baroda and Central India Railway.

In 1896, The Nagda–Ujjain section was opened by Bombay, Baroda and Central India Railway. The length of Nagda–Ujjain section was 56 km.[2] Doubling of Nagda–Ujjain section was completed during 1979-81.[3] The branch of Nagda-Piploda Bagla and Piploda Bagla-Palsora Makrawan was electrified during 1989-90. The branch of Palsora Makrawan-Naikheri, Naikheri-Sipra Bridge and Sipra Bridge-Ujjain was electrified during 1990-91 respectively.[4][5]

References
  1. "Passing trains through Nagda–Ujjain section". India Rail Info.
  2. "Section opening dates from History of Western Railways, Ministry of Railways" (PDF). Western Railway.
  3. "HISTORY OF RATLAM DIVISION" (PDF). Western Railway.
  4. "History of Electrification". IRFCA.
  5. "उज्जैन-नागदा के बीच गंभीर नदी पर बनाया दोहरा पुल, अब क्रॉसिंग के दौरान नहीं रुकेगी रेल गाड़ियां". Bhaskar.
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