Dr. Ambedkar Nagar - Omkareshwar Road Passenger was a

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train of the Indian Railways, which was running between Dr. Ambedkar Nagar in

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and Omkareshwar Road in

. It has been closed down since 30 January 2023 as the track between the two stations is being converted to

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. 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. This was the last surviving metre-gauge train of the

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in Madhya Pradesh. After undergoing gauge conversion, it will provide connectivity between

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and

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Route and halts

The important halts of the train are: * * * * * * * *

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

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diesel locomotive from Dr. Ambedkar Nagar to Omkareshwar Road and vice versa. Banker locomotive is attached from Kalakund to Patalpani due to steep incline .

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52963/Mhow Sanawad MG Passenger

52964/Sanawad Mhow MG Passenger
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